Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cleveland, OH metro were 93.9 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Cleveland is 3.1% less expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 18% (79.4 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Cleveland buys about what $77,407 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cleveland | Milwaukee | Cleveland vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.9 | 96.9 | -3.1% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 93.8 | -0.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.4 | 97.1 | -18.2% |
| Utilities | 96.0 | 91.6 | +4.8% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 99.4 | -0.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.6 | 97.7 | -5.3% |
| $50,000 in Cleveland equals in Milwaukee | $51,605 | ||
| $100,000 in Cleveland equals in Milwaukee | $103,209 | ||
| $150,000 in Cleveland equals in Milwaukee | $154,814 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.