Quick answer
Overall prices in the Nashville, TN metro were 96.3 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Nashville is 0.6% less expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 8% (104.6 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Nashville buys about what $75,466 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Nashville | Milwaukee | Nashville vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.3 | 96.9 | -0.6% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 93.8 | +2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.6 | 97.1 | +7.7% |
| Utilities | 72.0 | 91.6 | -21.4% |
| Other services | 95.1 | 99.4 | -4.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.7 | 97.7 | -2.1% |
| $50,000 in Nashville equals in Milwaukee | $50,311 | ||
| $100,000 in Nashville equals in Milwaukee | $100,622 | ||
| $150,000 in Nashville equals in Milwaukee | $150,933 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.