How expensive is Milwaukee compared to the rest of United States?

Milwaukee ranks #191 out of 558 cities globally. It is 7.1% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 35.2 and local purchasing power is 134.1.

What is the average rent in Milwaukee?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee city centre costs approximately USD 1,772 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,162 (saving 34%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,785.

Is Milwaukee affordable to live in?

Milwaukee is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇺🇸 WI, United States · #191 of 558 cities · 2026

Lebenshaltungskosten in Milwaukee

7.1% unter dem United States-Durchschnitt

Platz #191 von 558 Städten · Teurer als 65.8% der Städte weltweit

-7.1%

Lebenshaltungskosten

United States-Ranking ansehen →

-7.2%

Miete

United States-Ranking ansehen →

-6.4%

Lebensmittel

United States-Ranking ansehen →

-8.6%

Kaufkraft

United States-Ranking ansehen →

Vergleich zum United States-Durchschnitt

Mietpreise

Mietpreise in Milwaukee

Wohnung	Stadtzentrum	Außerhalb des Zentrums	Du sparst
1-Zimmer	USD 1,772/mo	USD 1,162/mo	34%
3-Zimmer	USD 2,785/mo	USD 1,830/mo	34%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Milwaukee

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$3.95	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$3.17	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$2.71	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$11.05	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$12.87	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$10.37	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$4.60	1 source
Milk (1L)	$0.90	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$1.44	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$2.68	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$16.30	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$3.95

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$3.17

Bread (500g)

$2.71

Local cheese (1kg)

$11.05

Chicken (1kg)

$12.87

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$10.37

Eggs (12)

$4.60

Milk (1L)

$0.90

Potatoes (1kg)

$1.44

Tomatoes (1kg)

$2.68

Wine (mid-range)

$16.30

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$5.49	2 sources
Cappuccino	$4.88	1 source
McMeal	$10.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$17.00	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$70.50	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$5.49

Cappuccino

$4.88

McMeal

$10.00

Cheap meal

$17.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$70.50

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$91.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$40.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$81.78	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$46.43	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$91.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$40.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

$81.78

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$46.43

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$12.86	2 sources
Gym membership	$43.81	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$12.86

Gym membership

$43.81

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.88	2 sources
Taxi start	$2.80	1 source
Monthly pass	$75.50	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

$0.88

Taxi start

$2.80

Monthly pass

$75.50

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$193.51	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$193.51

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Kostenindizes

Lebenshaltungskosten

-7.1% Average

Miete

-7.2% Average

Lebensmittel

-6.4% Average

Restaurants

-9.4% Affordable

Kaufkraft

-8.6% Weak

Leben in Milwaukee: Was dich erwartet

Milwaukee ist average nach globalen Maßstäben (Platz #191 von 558 Städten). 7.1% günstiger als der United States-Durchschnitt, basierend auf 80 Städten.

Lebensmittel sind average, während Essen gehen affordable ist. Restaurants bietet das beste Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, während Groceries am teuersten ist.

Die lokale Kaufkraft ist begrenzt — Einwohner können sich weniger Waren und Dienstleistungen leisten als in den meisten Städten.

Lebenshaltungskosten in Milwaukee

Mietpreise in Milwaukee

Prices of Goods & Services in Milwaukee

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Kostenindizes

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