Side-by-side
Boston vs Milwaukee
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA51 | Milwaukee, WI65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 65 |
| Affordability | 30 | 92 |
| Housing | 10 | 62 |
| Jobs | 32 | 55 |
| Safety | 86 | 41 |
| Climate | 86 | 70 |
| Amenities | 70 | 65 |
| Est. monthly cost | $6,123 | $3,592 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,119 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $172,000 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $51,888 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Population | 664K | 569.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 80° / 16° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 170 |