Quick answer
Overall prices in the Milwaukee, WI metro were 96.9 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Milwaukee is 7.2% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 31% (97.1 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Milwaukee buys about what $69,949 buys in Oklahoma City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Milwaukee | Oklahoma City | Milwaukee vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.9 | 90.4 | +7.2% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 93.8 | +0.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.1 | 73.9 | +31.4% |
| Utilities | 91.6 | 74.1 | +23.7% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 95.5 | +4.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.7 | 92.8 | +5.3% |
| $50,000 in Milwaukee equals in Oklahoma City | $46,632 | ||
| $100,000 in Milwaukee equals in Oklahoma City | $93,265 | ||
| $150,000 in Milwaukee equals in Oklahoma City | $139,897 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.