Should you visit Dallas or Milwaukee?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dallas and Milwaukee can help you decide which place is right for you.
Dallas
Located in the north central part of the state, Dallas is a prominent city in Texas and is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in the United States of America. The business reputation of Dallas rose from its historical status as the center for cotton and oil industries. It was also positioned among numerous railroads.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin on Lake Michigan's western shore. It's known for its breweries, many of which offer tours chronicling its role in the beer industry. Overlooking the Menomonee River, the Harley-Davidson Museum displays classic motorcycles, including one of Elvis Presley's. Nearby is the Milwaukee Public Museum, with its large-scale European Village and a recreation of old Milwaukee. In summertime, festivals let loose by the lake almost every weekend. These attractions along with stylish eating and shopping areas have turned Wisconsin's largest city into an interesting and attractive destination.
Which city is cheaper, Milwaukee or Dallas?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Dallas is $103, while the average daily cost in Milwaukee is $141. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Dallas and Milwaukee in more detail.
Accommodation
Dallas's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $116. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $58.
Travelers usually pay around $158 for a double occupancy room in Milwaukee If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
The price of a meal in Dallas can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $28 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $11 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
Food in Milwaukee costs travelers about $41 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Dallas $28
Milwaukee $41
Typical Food prices in Dallas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Dallas are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dallas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dallas.
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Live from Eggs Benedict Brunch Cooking Class with Bri from MasteChef:
$33
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Live from Eggs Benedict Cooking Class with Bri from MasterChef:
$33
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Admission Ticket in Dallas:
$73
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Secret Food Tour of Dallas w/ Private Tour Option:
$221
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Dallas Secret Food Tour:
$224
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milwaukee
For Milwaukee, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Milwaukee:
$90
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Milwaukee Secret Food Tour w/ Private Tour Option:
$193
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Dallas is $23 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Milwaukee than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $31 on transportation in Milwaukee on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dallas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dallas:
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Transfer in private minivan from Dallas Love Field Airport to City Center:
$93
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Transfer in private minivan from Dallas City Center to Love Field Airport:
$93
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Transfer in private minivan from Dallas City Center to Fort Worth Airport:
$93
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Transfer in executive private car from Dallas Love Field Airport to City Center:
$73
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Transfer in executive private car from Dallas City Center to Love Field Airport:
$73
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Transfer in executive private car from Dallas City Center to Fort Worth Airport:
$70
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Transfer from Dallas Love Field to Dallas:
$100
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RoundTrip transfer in executive private car from-to Love Field Airpt-Dallas City:
$147
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Round trip transfer in private minivan from-to Love Field Airport in Dallas City:
$187
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Private transfer: Dallas to Dallas Airport (DAL):
$622
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Private Transfer Downtown Dallas to Fort Worth Airport DFW Luxury Vehicle:
$63
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Private Transfer Dallas Airport DAL to Las Colinas, Irving by Luxury Vehicle:
$54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milwaukee
Also for Milwaukee, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Milwaukee - General Mitchell Airport One Way Transfer:
$64
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Private Transfer Milwaukee Airport MKE to Milwaukee in Business Class Car:
$67
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Private Transfer Milwaukee to Milwaukee Airport MKE in Business Class Car:
$67
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Private Transfer Milwaukee Airport MKE to Milwaukee in an SUV:
$83
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Private Transfer Milwaukee to Milwaukee Airport MKE in an SUV:
$83
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Private Transfer Milwaukee Airport MKE to Milwaukee in Luxury Class Car:
$100
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Private Transfer Milwaukee to Milwaukee Airport MKE in a Luxury Car:
$100
Is it cheaper to fly into Dallas or Milwaukee?
Prices for flights to both Milwaukee and Dallas change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Dallas's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $10 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Sightseeing expenses in Milwaukee, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $21 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Dallas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Dallas are as follows:
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2-Hour Dallas and JFK Limousine Tour:
$70
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2-Hour Historic Dallas Segway Tour:
$59
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3-Hour Small-Group Dallas Cowboys Stadium Tour:
$90
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Best of Dallas Sightseeing Bus Tour: Reunion Tower GeO-Deck or CityPass:
$60
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Create Your Own Dallas Ft. Worth Combination Tour:
$129
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Dallas City Highlights Tour:
$29
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Dallas City Tour:
$51
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Dallas Cruizer Tour:
$25
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Dallas Food and Culture Tour:
$36
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Dallas Highlights Tour:
$69
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Dallas JFK and West Village Restaurant Walking Tour:
$78
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Dallas Shopping Tour:
$106
Tours and Activities in Milwaukee
For Milwaukee, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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The Grand Walk: An audio tour through Milwaukee's historical and cultural heart:
$5.00
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Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum:
$5.00
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Skip the Line: Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear Admission Ticket:
$6.00
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Skip the Line: North Point Lighthouse Admission Ticket:
$8.00
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Harley-Davidson Museum General Admission Ticket with Audio Guided Option:
$22
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Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Bus Tour:
$35
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Ticket:
$40
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Cruisin' Karaoke Tour:
$41
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Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour:
$41
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Fun Milwaukee Tours:
$45
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Fun Public Milwaukee Tours:
$45
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Christmas Past, Present and Future Light Tour:
$70
Alcohol
The average person spends about $9.82 on alcoholic beverages in Dallas per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typically, people visiting Milwaukee spend on average $26 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Dallas
Also in Dallas, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Dallas Bar Hunt: Dallas Dynasty Bar Crawl:
$12
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Haunted Dallas Ghost and Pub Walking Tour:
$27
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Party Bike Pub Crawl in Deep Ellum and Downtown Dallas:
$55
Sample the Local Flavors in Milwaukee
Also in Milwaukee, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Milwaukee Bar Hunt: Milwaukee Bar Crawl:
$12
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Operation Mindfall Brewery District in Downtown Milwaukee:
$35
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Operation Mindfall Bar Crawl on Brady Street:
$35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dallas and Milwaukee, we can see that Milwaukee is more expensive. And not only is Dallas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Dallas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dallas and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Milwaukee would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milwaukee than you might in Dallas.
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