Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 6.3% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 21% (117.9 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $70,524 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Milwaukee | Dallas vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 96.9 | +6.3% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 93.8 | +9.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 97.1 | +21.4% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 91.6 | -1.0% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 99.4 | +0.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 97.7 | +3.7% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Milwaukee | $47,016 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Milwaukee | $94,031 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Milwaukee | $141,047 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.