Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 17.2% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 76% (170.4 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $64,018 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Milwaukee | Los Angeles vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 96.9 | +17.2% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 93.8 | +13.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 97.1 | +75.5% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 91.6 | +73.2% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 99.4 | +5.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 97.7 | +16.0% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Milwaukee | $42,679 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Milwaukee | $85,357 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Milwaukee | $128,036 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.