salaryMilwaukee is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spokane to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$139
👥 People living there
566,973
230,293
Commute to work
22.4 min
20.6 min
College degree
27.4%
33.9%
Own their home
41.8%
58.8%
Below poverty line
22.8%
13.8%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Spokane for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $83,310 | +67% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $98,800 | +61% in Spokane |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $48,560 | +60% in Spokane |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,410 | $78,950 | +21% in Spokane |
| Cashier | $30,400 | $36,290 | +19% in Spokane |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,180 | $44,230 | +19% in Spokane |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,780 | $116,690 | +18% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $95,660 | +17% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,489 in Spokane.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $62,110 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Spokane?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $75,564 in Spokane, 23% more in Spokane.