🇺🇸 WI, United States · #175 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Milwaukee

6.9% below the United States average

Ranked #175 of 538 cities · More expensive than 67.5% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Milwaukee

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 1,772/mo USD 1,162/mo 34%
3-Bedroom USD 2,785/mo USD 1,830/mo 34%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-6.9% Average
Rent
-8.2% Affordable
Groceries
-6.1% Average
Restaurants
-8.6% Affordable
Purchasing Power
-0.7% Average

Living in Milwaukee: What to Expect

Milwaukee is average by global standards (ranked #175 of 538 cities). It is 6.9% cheaper than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is affordable. Restaurants offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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