Side-by-side
Chicago vs Milwaukee
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL51 | Milwaukee, WI60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 60 |
| Affordability | 60 | 90 |
| Housing | 41 | 61 |
| Jobs | 29 | 37 |
| Safety | 29 | 33 |
| Climate | 89 | 73 |
| Amenities | 73 | 67 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,805 | $3,778 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,048 | $1,249 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $172,000 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $51,888 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 3.7% |
| Population | 2.7M | 569.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 80° / 16° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 190 |