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, OH80 | Milwaukee, WI65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 80 | 65 |
| Affordability | 91 | 92 |
| Housing | 71 | 62 |
| Jobs | 82 | 55 |
| Safety | 81 | 41 |
| Climate | 88 | 70 |
| Amenities | 56 | 65 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,727 | $3,592 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $1,119 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $172,000 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $51,888 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% | 4.1% |
| Population | 906.5K | 569.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 19° | 80° / 16° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 170 |