salaryMilwaukee is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$149
👥 People living there
566,973
207,055
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
27.4%
35.2%
Own their home
41.8%
42.8%
Below poverty line
22.8%
19.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $82,810 | +35% in Worcester |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $66,310 | +33% in Worcester |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,880 | $90,300 | +22% in Worcester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $36,840 | +21% in Worcester |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,410 | $79,060 | +21% in Worcester |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,180 | $44,250 | +19% in Worcester |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $146,950 | +19% in Worcester |
| HVAC Technician | $62,930 | $73,800 | +17% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $63,458 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Worcester?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $75,605 in Worcester, 23% more in Worcester.