salaryMilwaukee is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Stockton to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$204
👥 People living there
566,973
322,326
Commute to work
22.4 min
31.7 min
College degree
27.4%
20%
Own their home
41.8%
53.9%
Below poverty line
22.8%
15.5%
Unemployment
6.2%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Stockton for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Stockton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $79,540 | +60% in Stockton |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $97,400 | +58% in Stockton |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $134,580 | +38% in Stockton |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $174,880 | +33% in Stockton |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,780 | $125,130 | +27% in Stockton |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $62,900 | -26% in Stockton |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $99,900 | +22% in Stockton |
| Civil Engineer | $96,190 | $116,990 | +22% in Stockton |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Stockton cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $65,046 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Stockton?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $86,180 in Stockton, 32% more in Stockton.