Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 96.9 in Milwaukee, WI in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 2.3% less expensive than Milwaukee; housing rents differ by 3% (94.6 vs 97.1). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $76,759 buys in Milwaukee, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Milwaukee | San Antonio vs Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 96.9 | -2.3% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 93.8 | -0.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 97.1 | -2.6% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 91.6 | -10.3% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 99.4 | -3.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 97.7 | -1.6% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Milwaukee | $51,172 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Milwaukee | $102,345 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Milwaukee | $153,517 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.