Side-by-side
Milwaukee vs Portland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Milwaukee, WI64 | Portland, OR59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 64 | 59 |
| Affordability | 91 | 67 |
| Housing | 60 | 36 |
| Jobs | 52 | 30 |
| Safety | 41 | 53 |
| Climate | 70 | 93 |
| Amenities | 65 | 79 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,720 | $4,441 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,119 | $1,677 |
| Median home value | $172,000 | $557,600 |
| Median HH income | $51,888 | $88,792 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Population | 569.8K | 642.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 16° | 81° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 170 | 166 |