salaryMilwaukee is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$162
👥 People living there
566,973
401,618
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.8 min
College degree
27.4%
45.7%
Own their home
41.8%
50.3%
Below poverty line
22.8%
15.5%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $84,700 | $52,000 | -39% in Tampa |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $57,450 | -26% in Tampa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $37,070 | +22% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $59,660 | +20% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $62,930 | $50,540 | -20% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $52,130 | -18% in Tampa |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 | $37,470 | -18% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $103,670 | -17% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $62,447 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Tampa?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $81,400 in Tampa, 28% more in Tampa.