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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 1.9% less expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 19% (79.0 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $76,458 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | Milwaukee | St. Louis vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 96.9 | -1.9% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 93.8 | +6.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 97.1 | -18.6% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 91.6 | -23.7% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 99.4 | -0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 97.7 | -6.9% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Milwaukee | $50,972 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Milwaukee | $101,945 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Milwaukee | $152,917 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.