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, WI60 | Portland, OR61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 60 | 61 |
| Affordability | 90 | 76 |
| Housing | 61 | 48 |
| Jobs | 37 | 33 |
| Safety | 33 | 44 |
| Climate | 73 | 90 |
| Amenities | 67 | 81 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,778 | $4,190 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,249 | $1,463 |
| Median home value | $172,000 | $557,600 |
| Median HH income | $51,888 | $88,792 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| Population | 569.8K | 642.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 16° | 80° / 38° |
| Sunny days / yr | 190 | 144 |