Quick answer
Overall prices in the Milwaukee, WI metro were 96.9 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Milwaukee is 5.7% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 12% (97.1 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Milwaukee buys about what $79,494 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Milwaukee | Hartford | Milwaukee vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.9 | 102.7 | -5.7% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 97.3 | -3.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.1 | 110.2 | -11.9% |
| Utilities | 91.6 | 144.9 | -36.8% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 102.7 | -3.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.7 | 104.8 | -6.7% |
| $50,000 in Milwaukee equals in Hartford | $52,996 | ||
| $100,000 in Milwaukee equals in Hartford | $105,993 | ||
| $150,000 in Milwaukee equals in Hartford | $158,989 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.