Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 3.2% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 14% (111.0 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $72,661 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Milwaukee | Atlanta vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 96.9 | +3.2% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 93.8 | +7.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 97.1 | +14.3% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 91.6 | +5.1% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 99.4 | -2.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 97.7 | +0.4% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Milwaukee | $48,440 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Milwaukee | $96,881 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Milwaukee | $145,321 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.