Antigo, WI vs South Milwaukee, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Antigo is 25.7% cheaper than South Milwaukee. With a cost index of 61 vs 82, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Antigo to South Milwaukee should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Antigo is $706/month compared to $1,014/month in South Milwaukee — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Antigo is more affordable at $94,700 median vs $216,400.

Median household income in Antigo is $46,791 compared to $70,146 in South Milwaukee (-33.3%). While South Milwaukee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Antigo spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in South Milwaukee.