Quick answer
Overall prices in the Jacksonville, FL metro were 99.5 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Jacksonville is 2.6% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 13% (109.8 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Jacksonville buys about what $73,080 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Jacksonville | Milwaukee | Jacksonville vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 99.5 | 96.9 | +2.6% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 93.8 | +2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 109.8 | 97.1 | +13.0% |
| Utilities | 87.5 | 91.6 | -4.5% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 99.4 | -0.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 97.7 | +1.9% |
| $50,000 in Jacksonville equals in Milwaukee | $48,720 | ||
| $100,000 in Jacksonville equals in Milwaukee | $97,440 | ||
| $150,000 in Jacksonville equals in Milwaukee | $146,160 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.