salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Antonio to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$179
👥 People living there
566,973
1,479,835
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
27.4%
29%
Own their home
41.8%
52.2%
Below poverty line
22.8%
17.1%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Antonio for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $84,700 | $58,180 | -31% in San Antonio |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $63,360 | +27% in San Antonio |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $57,010 | -27% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $48,900 | -23% in San Antonio |
| Medical Assistant | $49,590 | $39,180 | -21% in San Antonio |
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $99,790 | -20% in San Antonio |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 | $36,800 | -19% in San Antonio |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,840 | $37,470 | -16% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee and San Antonio cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $58,625 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $70,163 in San Antonio, 17% more in San Antonio.