Quick answer
Overall prices in the Orlando, FL metro were 101.4 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Orlando is 4.6% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 27% (123.4 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Orlando buys about what $71,686 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Orlando | Milwaukee | Orlando vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.4 | 96.9 | +4.6% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 93.8 | +2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.4 | 97.1 | +27.0% |
| Utilities | 87.2 | 91.6 | -4.8% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 99.4 | -0.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 97.7 | +3.7% |
| $50,000 in Orlando equals in Milwaukee | $47,791 | ||
| $100,000 in Orlando equals in Milwaukee | $95,582 | ||
| $150,000 in Orlando equals in Milwaukee | $143,372 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.