salaryMilwaukee is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$109
👥 People living there
566,973
754,195
Commute to work
22.4 min
26 min
College degree
27.4%
68.4%
Own their home
41.8%
43.7%
Below poverty line
22.8%
9.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $101,090 | +103% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $57,280 | +89% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $102,920 | +67% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $30,400 | $44,210 | +45% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $115,120 | +40% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,880 | $102,170 | +38% in Seattle |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,780 | $133,740 | +35% in Seattle |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $167,280 | +35% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $68,787 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Seattle?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $133,583 in Seattle, 56% more in Seattle.