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

Levnadskostnader i Milwaukee

7.1% under United States-genomsnittet

Placering #191 av 558 städer · Dyrare än 65.8% av städerna i världen

-7.1%

Levnadskostnader

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-7.2%

Hyra

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-6.4%

Livsmedel

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-8.6%

Köpkraft

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Jämfört med United States-genomsnittet

Hyrespriser

Hyrespriser i Milwaukee

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	USD 1,772/mo	USD 1,162/mo	34%
3 rum	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.

Kostnadsindex

Levnadskostnader

-7.1% Average

Hyra

-7.2% Average

Livsmedel

-6.4% Average

Restauranger

-9.4% Affordable

Köpkraft

-8.6% Weak

Att bo i Milwaukee: vad du kan förvänta dig

Milwaukee är average enligt globala mått (plats #191 av 558 städer). 7.1% billigare än United States-genomsnittet, baserat på 80 städer.

Matvaror är average, medan att äta ute är affordable. Restaurants erbjuder bäst värde, medan Groceries är dyrast.

Den lokala köpkraften är begränsad — invånare har råd med färre varor och tjänster än i de flesta städer.

Levnadskostnader i Milwaukee

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Prices of Goods & Services in Milwaukee

Groceries

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Clothing & Shoes

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Transportation

Utilities

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