Side-by-side
Detroit vs Milwaukee
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Detroit, MI58 | Milwaukee, WI64 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 64 |
| Affordability | 81 | 91 |
| Housing | 61 | 60 |
| Jobs | 36 | 52 |
| Safety | 18 | 41 |
| Climate | 79 | 70 |
| Amenities | 82 | 65 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,078 | $3,720 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,122 | $1,119 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $172,000 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $51,888 |
| Unemployment | 10.7% | 4.8% |
| Population | 636.6K | 569.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 80° / 16° |
| Sunny days / yr | 175 | 170 |