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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 16.1% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 53% (148.6 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $64,588 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Milwaukee | New York vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 96.9 | +16.1% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 93.8 | +17.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 97.1 | +53.0% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 91.6 | +38.7% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 99.4 | +6.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 97.7 | +16.1% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Milwaukee | $43,059 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Milwaukee | $86,118 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Milwaukee | $129,177 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.