Side-by-side
Milwaukee vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Milwaukee, WI65 | Seattle, WA60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 65 | 60 |
| Affordability | 92 | 74 |
| Housing | 62 | 35 |
| Jobs | 55 | 36 |
| Safety | 41 | 40 |
| Climate | 70 | 92 |
| Amenities | 65 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,592 | $4,743 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,119 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $172,000 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $51,888 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Population | 569.8K | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 16° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 170 | 159 |