Quick answer
Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 2.3% less expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 26% (72.0 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $76,795 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Milwaukee | Pittsburgh vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 96.9 | -2.3% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 93.8 | +7.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 97.1 | -25.9% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 91.6 | +17.6% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 99.4 | -1.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 97.7 | -5.4% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Milwaukee | $51,197 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Milwaukee | $102,394 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Milwaukee | $153,590 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.