Head to head
Detroit, MI vs Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $269/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $5,500 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Detroit49 | Milwaukee59 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,629 | $3,360 |
| Salary for comfort | $66,500/yr | $61,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,180 | $1,160 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $172,000 |
| Median household income | $39,575 | $51,888 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% | 3.7% |
| Housing score | 61 | 63 |
| Jobs score | 2 | 29 |
| Safety score | 6 | 22 |
| Climate score | 80 | 73 |
| Amenities score | 51 | 68 |
| Population | 636.6K | 569.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 81° / 16° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Detroit, MI
Milwaukee, WI