salaryMilwaukee is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$148
👥 People living there
566,973
222,758
Commute to work
22.4 min
28.8 min
College degree
27.4%
34.5%
Own their home
41.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
22.8%
12.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $101,090 | +103% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $57,280 | +89% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $102,920 | +67% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $30,400 | $44,210 | +45% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $115,120 | +40% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,880 | $102,170 | +38% in Tacoma |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,780 | $133,740 | +35% in Tacoma |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $167,280 | +35% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $68,787 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $92,626 in Tacoma, 37% more in Tacoma.