City Intelligence
Milwaukee, WI
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Milwaukee.
COL Index
93
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,300
Home price
$170,000
Population
590,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Milwaukee.
Affordability
39/100
Weak
39
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
58/100
Moderate
58
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
65/100
Strong
65
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Milwaukee
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $222,300 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $167,400 | 97 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $167,400 | 97 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $162,800 | 95 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $153,500 | 91 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $148,800 | 89 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $148,800 | 89 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $134,900 | 83 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $130,200 | 81 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $130,200 | 81 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Milwaukee has the local purchasing power of approximately $107,500 in a national-average city.