salaryMilwaukee is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$96
👥 People living there
566,973
681,294
Commute to work
22.4 min
30 min
College degree
27.4%
64.2%
Own their home
41.8%
41.5%
Below poverty line
22.8%
15.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $46,040 | +52% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $195,190 | +49% in Washington |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $66,980 | +35% in Washington |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $79,470 | +29% in Washington |
| Accountant | $80,290 | $102,140 | +27% in Washington |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $154,930 | +25% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $156,460 | +25% in Washington |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $102,120 | $127,040 | +24% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Washington cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $67,395 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Washington?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $118,495 in Washington, 51% more in Washington.