Quick answer
Overall prices in the Austin, TX metro were 98.1 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Austin is 1.2% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 24% (120.4 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Austin buys about what $74,137 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Austin | Milwaukee | Austin vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.1 | 96.9 | +1.2% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 93.8 | -0.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 120.4 | 97.1 | +23.9% |
| Utilities | 82.0 | 91.6 | -10.4% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 99.4 | -3.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 97.7 | +1.9% |
| $50,000 in Austin equals in Milwaukee | $49,424 | ||
| $100,000 in Austin equals in Milwaukee | $98,849 | ||
| $150,000 in Austin equals in Milwaukee | $148,273 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.