Quick answer
Overall prices in the Milwaukee, WI metro were 96.9 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Milwaukee is 3.9% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 21% (97.1 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Milwaukee buys about what $78,041 buys in Salt Lake City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Milwaukee | Salt Lake City | Milwaukee vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.9 | 100.9 | -3.9% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.4 | -2.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.1 | 123.3 | -21.2% |
| Utilities | 91.6 | 79.0 | +15.9% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 99.0 | +0.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.7 | 98.5 | -0.8% |
| $50,000 in Milwaukee equals in Salt Lake City | $52,028 | ||
| $100,000 in Milwaukee equals in Salt Lake City | $104,055 | ||
| $150,000 in Milwaukee equals in Salt Lake City | $156,083 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.