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

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Milwaukee

7.1% onder het United States-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #191 van 558 steden · Duurder dan 65.8% van de steden wereldwijd

-7.1%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

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-7.2%

Huur

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-6.4%

Boodschappen

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-8.6%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen

Huurprijzen in Milwaukee

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	USD 1,772/mo	USD 1,162/mo	34%
3-Kamer	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.

Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-7.1% Average

Huur

-7.2% Average

Boodschappen

-6.4% Average

Restaurants

-9.4% Affordable

Koopkracht

-8.6% Weak

Wonen in Milwaukee: Wat te Verwachten

Milwaukee is average naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #191 van 558 steden). 7.1% goedkoper dan het United States-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 80 steden.

Boodschappen zijn average, terwijl uit eten affordable is. Restaurants biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Groceries het duurst is.

De lokale koopkracht is beperkt — inwoners kunnen minder goederen en diensten betalen dan in de meeste steden.

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Milwaukee

Huurprijzen in Milwaukee

Prices of Goods & Services in Milwaukee

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

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