Side-by-side
Milwaukee vs Buffalo
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Milwaukee, WI64 | Buffalo, NY52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 64 | 52 |
| Affordability | 91 | 84 |
| Housing | 60 | 60 |
| Jobs | 52 | 30 |
| Safety | 41 | 29 |
| Climate | 70 | 43 |
| Amenities | 65 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,720 | $4,031 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,119 | $1,139 |
| Median home value | $172,000 | $152,300 |
| Median HH income | $51,888 | $48,050 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Population | 569.8K | 276.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 16° | 80° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 170 | 150 |