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, MI49 | Milwaukee, WI59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 49 | 59 |
| Affordability | 93 | 97 |
| Housing | 61 | 63 |
| Jobs | 2 | 29 |
| Safety | 6 | 22 |
| Climate | 80 | 73 |
| Amenities | 51 | 68 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,629 | $3,360 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,003 | $986 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $172,000 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $51,888 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% | 3.7% |
| Population | 636.6K | 569.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 81° / 16° |
| Sunny days / yr | 180 | 190 |