Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, Texas vs Milwaukee, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 15.4% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $126,927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs Milwaukee, WI
Compared to San Marcos, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% lower
      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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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