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Chicago vs Milwaukee

Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.

MetricChicago, IL61Milwaukee, WI64
Fit score6164
Affordability7891
Housing5260
Jobs752
Safety6641
Climate8970
Amenities7365
Est. monthly cost$4,293$3,720
Typical rent (household-sized)$1,581$1,119
Median home value$315,200$172,000
Median HH income$75,134$51,888
Unemployment5.9%4.8%
Population2.7M569.8K
Summer high / winter low85° / 21°80° / 16°
Sunny days / yr206170
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