Side-by-side
Milwaukee vs Pittsburgh vs Buffalo vs Denver
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Milwaukee, WI60 | Pittsburgh, PA64 | Buffalo, NY51 | Denver, CO59 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 60 | 64 | 51 | 59 |
| Affordability | 90 | 84 | 87 | 77 |
| Housing | 61 | 71 | 61 | 43 |
| Jobs | 37 | 41 | 33 | 49 |
| Safety | 33 | 37 | 18 | 34 |
| Climate | 73 | 87 | 45 | 90 |
| Amenities | 67 | 68 | 62 | 67 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,778 | $3,958 | $3,898 | $4,398 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,249 | $1,354 | $1,216 | $1,595 |
| Median home value | $172,000 | $193,200 | $152,300 | $586,700 |
| Median HH income | $51,888 | $64,137 | $48,050 | $91,681 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 3.7% | 4.1% | 3.6% |
| Population | 569.8K | 303.6K | 276.4K | 713.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 16° | 83° / 21° | 80° / 19° | 89° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 190 | 160 | 164 | 245 |