For most of us, living in these high end Milwaukee neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Wisconsin. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Milwaukee for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 4,664
36%
Cost of Living Index 124 vs 91
36% higher than Milwaukee
Population 1,760
36%
Cost of Living Index 124 vs 91
36% higher than Milwaukee
Population 748
33%
Cost of Living Index 121 vs 91
33% higher than Milwaukee
Population 3,178
29%
Cost of Living Index 118 vs 91
29% higher than Milwaukee
Population 5,340
28%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 91
28% higher than Milwaukee
Population 2,992
27%
Cost of Living Index 116 vs 91
27% higher than Milwaukee
Population 911
26%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 91
26% higher than Milwaukee
Population 528
25%
Cost of Living Index 114 vs 91
25% higher than Milwaukee
Population 1,128
23%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 91
23% higher than Milwaukee
Population 4,259
23%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 91
23% higher than Milwaukee
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