Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 9.1% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $81,818 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in South Padre Island
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Milwaukee, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower