Quick answer
Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 17.8% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 60% (155.6 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $63,688 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Miami | Milwaukee | Miami vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 96.9 | +17.8% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 93.8 | +10.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 97.1 | +60.2% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 91.6 | +6.2% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 99.4 | +9.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 97.7 | +9.0% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in Milwaukee | $42,458 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in Milwaukee | $84,917 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in Milwaukee | $127,375 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.