Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 8.8% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 29% (125.1 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $68,964 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Milwaukee | Portland vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 96.9 | +8.8% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 93.8 | +12.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 97.1 | +28.8% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 91.6 | +16.8% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 99.4 | +0.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 97.7 | +1.0% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Milwaukee | $45,976 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Milwaukee | $91,952 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Milwaukee | $137,928 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.