Quick answer
Overall prices in the Las Vegas, NV metro were 100.2 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Las Vegas is 3.4% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 19% (115.5 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Las Vegas buys about what $72,547 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Las Vegas | Milwaukee | Las Vegas vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.2 | 96.9 | +3.4% |
| Goods | 96.3 | 93.8 | +2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 115.5 | 97.1 | +19.0% |
| Utilities | 90.6 | 91.6 | -1.0% |
| Other services | 98.7 | 99.4 | -0.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.6 | 97.7 | +4.0% |
| $50,000 in Las Vegas equals in Milwaukee | $48,365 | ||
| $100,000 in Las Vegas equals in Milwaukee | $96,729 | ||
| $150,000 in Las Vegas equals in Milwaukee | $145,094 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.