Quick answer
Overall prices in the Milwaukee, WI metro were 96.9 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Milwaukee is 1.1% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 20% (97.1 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Milwaukee buys about what $74,154 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Milwaukee | Buffalo | Milwaukee vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.9 | 95.8 | +1.1% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 99.7 | -5.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.1 | 81.0 | +19.9% |
| Utilities | 91.6 | 129.5 | -29.3% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 97.8 | +1.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.7 | 97.0 | +0.7% |
| $50,000 in Milwaukee equals in Buffalo | $49,436 | ||
| $100,000 in Milwaukee equals in Buffalo | $98,872 | ||
| $150,000 in Milwaukee equals in Buffalo | $148,309 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.