salaryMilwaukee is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$157
👥 People living there
566,973
209,978
Commute to work
22.4 min
35.6 min
College degree
27.4%
35.7%
Own their home
41.8%
46.2%
Below poverty line
22.8%
13.8%
Unemployment
6.2%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $66,799 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $90,108 in Yonkers, 35% more in Yonkers.