Side-by-side
Columbus vs Milwaukee
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH81 | Milwaukee, WI64 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 81 | 64 |
| Affordability | 89 | 91 |
| Housing | 69 | 60 |
| Jobs | 84 | 52 |
| Safety | 81 | 41 |
| Climate | 94 | 70 |
| Amenities | 56 | 65 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,854 | $3,720 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $1,119 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $172,000 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $51,888 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| Population | 906.5K | 569.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 23° | 80° / 16° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 170 |