Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 1.6% less expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 10% (87.6 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $76,232 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cincinnati | Milwaukee | Cincinnati vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 96.9 | -1.6% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 93.8 | -0.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 97.1 | -9.8% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 91.6 | -0.7% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 99.4 | -0.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 97.7 | -0.6% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in Milwaukee | $50,822 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in Milwaukee | $101,643 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in Milwaukee | $152,465 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.