Side-by-side
Portland vs Milwaukee
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Portland, OR61 | Milwaukee, WI60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 60 |
| Affordability | 76 | 90 |
| Housing | 48 | 61 |
| Jobs | 33 | 37 |
| Safety | 44 | 33 |
| Climate | 90 | 73 |
| Amenities | 81 | 67 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,190 | $3,778 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,463 | $1,249 |
| Median home value | $557,600 | $172,000 |
| Median HH income | $88,792 | $51,888 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 3.7% |
| Population | 642.7K | 569.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 38° | 80° / 16° |
| Sunny days / yr | 144 | 190 |