Quick answer
Overall prices in the Milwaukee, WI metro were 96.9 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Milwaukee is 5.8% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 35% (97.1 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Milwaukee buys about what $70,905 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Milwaukee | Birmingham | Milwaukee vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.9 | 91.6 | +5.8% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.4 | -2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.1 | 71.9 | +35.2% |
| Utilities | 91.6 | 83.8 | +9.3% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 96.7 | +2.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.7 | 92.7 | +5.4% |
| $50,000 in Milwaukee equals in Birmingham | $47,270 | ||
| $100,000 in Milwaukee equals in Birmingham | $94,540 | ||
| $150,000 in Milwaukee equals in Birmingham | $141,810 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.