salaryMilwaukee is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$146
👥 People living there
566,973
188,065
Commute to work
22.4 min
20.9 min
College degree
27.4%
50%
Own their home
41.8%
42.3%
Below poverty line
22.8%
15.8%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Tempe for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $47,530 | +57% in Tempe |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $63,750 | -25% in Tempe |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $61,780 | +24% in Tempe |
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $98,610 | -21% in Tempe |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $61,210 | -21% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,410 | $78,080 | +19% in Tempe |
| Cashier | $30,400 | $34,920 | +15% in Tempe |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $131,750 | +6% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $63,948 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Tempe?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $85,917 in Tempe, 32% more in Tempe.