Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 4.1% more expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 30% (125.8 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $72,061 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Milwaukee | Tampa vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 96.9 | +4.1% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 93.8 | +1.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 97.1 | +29.6% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 91.6 | -3.3% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 99.4 | -1.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 97.7 | +5.7% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Milwaukee | $48,041 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Milwaukee | $96,082 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Milwaukee | $144,123 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.