salaryMilwaukee is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$105
👥 People living there
566,973
195,300
Commute to work
22.4 min
23.2 min
College degree
27.4%
32.3%
Own their home
41.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
22.8%
10.2%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $54,780 | +81% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $85,170 | +71% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $105,090 | +35% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $82,330 | +34% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $130,310 | +34% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,410 | $83,510 | +28% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $156,000 | +26% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $102,120 | $127,360 | +25% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $65,251 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $87,723 in Vancouver, 33% more in Vancouver.