Side-by-side
Milwaukee vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Milwaukee, WI65 | Washington, DC52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 65 | 52 |
| Affordability | 92 | 59 |
| Housing | 62 | 37 |
| Jobs | 55 | 3 |
| Safety | 41 | 51 |
| Climate | 70 | 100 |
| Amenities | 65 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,592 | $4,832 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,119 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $172,000 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $51,888 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| Population | 569.8K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 16° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 170 | 214 |