Quick answer
Overall prices in the Raleigh, NC metro were 98.2 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Raleigh is 1.3% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 7% (103.5 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Raleigh buys about what $74,068 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Raleigh | Milwaukee | Raleigh vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.2 | 96.9 | +1.3% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 93.8 | +3.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 103.5 | 97.1 | +6.6% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 91.6 | -2.9% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 99.4 | -1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.0 | 97.7 | -0.7% |
| $50,000 in Raleigh equals in Milwaukee | $49,379 | ||
| $100,000 in Raleigh equals in Milwaukee | $98,757 | ||
| $150,000 in Raleigh equals in Milwaukee | $148,136 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.