salaryMilwaukee is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Paul to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$143
👥 People living there
566,973
307,284
Commute to work
22.4 min
21.1 min
College degree
27.4%
43.8%
Own their home
41.8%
52.9%
Below poverty line
22.8%
15.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick St. Paul for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $73,880 | $97,910 | +33% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $79,730 | +30% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $62,930 | $77,490 | +23% in St. Paul |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $159,620 | +22% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $39,350 | -21% in St. Paul |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $101,630 | +20% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $97,190 | +18% in St. Paul |
| Cashier | $30,400 | $35,760 | +18% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $64,880 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $79,155 in St. Paul, 26% more in St. Paul.