Quick answer
Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 9.8% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 33% (129.3 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $68,303 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | Milwaukee | Riverside vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 96.9 | +9.8% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 93.8 | +8.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 97.1 | +33.2% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 91.6 | +62.3% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 99.4 | +1.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 97.7 | +8.8% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in Milwaukee | $45,535 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in Milwaukee | $91,070 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in Milwaukee | $136,605 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.