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

Costo della Vita a Milwaukee

7.1% sotto la media di United States

Classificata #191 su 558 città · Più costosa del 65.8% delle città a livello mondiale

-7.1%

Costo della Vita

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-7.2%

Affitto

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-6.4%

Generi Alimentari

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-8.6%

Potere d'Acquisto

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Rispetto alla media di United States

Prezzi degli Affitti

Prezzi degli Affitti a Milwaukee

Appartamento	Centro Città	Fuori Centro	Risparmi
1 Camera	USD 1,772/mo	USD 1,162/mo	34%
3 Camere	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. September 2026.

Indici di Costo

Costo della Vita

-7.1% Average

Affitto

-7.2% Average

Generi Alimentari

-6.4% Average

Ristoranti

-9.4% Affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

-8.6% Weak

Vivere a Milwaukee: Cosa Aspettarsi

Milwaukee è average secondo gli standard globali (classificata #191 su 558 città). È 7.1% più economico rispetto alla media di United States, basato su 80 città.

La spesa alimentare è average, mentre mangiare fuori è affordable. Restaurants offre il miglior rapporto qualità-prezzo, mentre Groceries è il più costoso.

Il potere d'acquisto locale è limitato — i residenti possono permettersi meno beni e servizi rispetto alla maggior parte delle città.

Costo della Vita a Milwaukee

Prezzi degli Affitti a Milwaukee

Prices of Goods & Services in Milwaukee

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indici di Costo

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