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
35%
Cost of Living Index 126 vs 93
35% higher than Milwaukee
Population 1,760
35%
Cost of Living Index 126 vs 93
35% higher than Milwaukee
Population 748
32%
Cost of Living Index 123 vs 93
32% higher than Milwaukee
Population 3,178
28%
Cost of Living Index 119 vs 93
28% higher than Milwaukee
Population 5,340
27%
Cost of Living Index 118 vs 93
27% higher than Milwaukee
Population 2,992
26%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 93
26% higher than Milwaukee
Population 528
24%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 93
24% higher than Milwaukee
Population 911
24%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 93
24% higher than Milwaukee
Population 4,259
22%
Cost of Living Index 114 vs 93
22% higher than Milwaukee
Population 1,128
21%
Cost of Living Index 113 vs 93
21% higher than Milwaukee
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