Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 7.8% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 22% (118.2 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $69,581 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | Milwaukee | Baltimore vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 96.9 | +7.8% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 93.8 | +9.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 97.1 | +21.7% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 91.6 | +20.3% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 99.4 | +2.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 97.7 | +8.9% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Milwaukee | $46,387 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Milwaukee | $92,774 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Milwaukee | $139,161 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.