Comparator
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Comparing (2/2)
Milwaukee wins on rent, home prices, cost of living, jobs and sunshine; Portland wins on income, schools, safety and walkability.
| Metric | Milwaukee WI | Portland OR |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,059 (better) | $1,655 |
| Median home | $184k (better) | $582k |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 90 (better) | 124 |
| Median income | $54,234 | $90,919 (better) |
| Unemployment | 4.6% (better) | 5.1% |
| School rating | 1.2/10 | 6.9/10 (better) |
| Violent crime / 1k | 11.5 | 7 (better) |
| Property crime / 1k | 24 (better) | 51.1 |
| Walk score | 62 | 67 (better) |
| Sunny days | 189 (better) | 144 |
| Summer temp | 82°F | 82°F |
| Winter temp | 24°F | 42°F |
| Rainfall | 34.6 in | 36.9 in |
| Population | 566,973 | 641,165 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 71 | 54 |
| % Black | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| % Hispanic | 20.9% | 12% |
| % Asian | 5% | 8% |
Green marks the better value in each row.