Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 10.0% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 34% (130.2 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $68,157 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | Milwaukee | Sacramento vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 96.9 | +10.0% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 93.8 | +12.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 97.1 | +34.1% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 91.6 | +65.2% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 99.4 | +0.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 97.7 | +3.7% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Milwaukee | $45,438 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Milwaukee | $90,876 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Milwaukee | $136,313 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.