Quick answer
Overall prices in the Kansas City, MO metro were 92.5 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Kansas City is 4.5% less expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 11% (86.6 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Kansas City buys about what $78,561 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Kansas City | Milwaukee | Kansas City vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.5 | 96.9 | -4.5% |
| Goods | 94.1 | 93.8 | +0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 86.6 | 97.1 | -10.8% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 91.6 | -2.8% |
| Other services | 93.4 | 99.4 | -6.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.1 | 97.7 | -4.7% |
| $50,000 in Kansas City equals in Milwaukee | $52,374 | ||
| $100,000 in Kansas City equals in Milwaukee | $104,748 | ||
| $150,000 in Kansas City equals in Milwaukee | $157,122 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.