Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 9.1% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 51% (146.9 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $68,729 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | Milwaukee | Denver vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 96.9 | +9.1% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 93.8 | +7.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 97.1 | +51.3% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 91.6 | -4.1% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 99.4 | +0.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 97.7 | +8.3% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Milwaukee | $45,819 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Milwaukee | $91,638 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Milwaukee | $137,458 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.