Addison, IL vs South Milwaukee, WI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Addison
75.3
#469 nationally
South Milwaukee
74.6
#576 nationally
Addison leads in median household income ($82,547 vs $68,801). South Milwaukee leads in cost of living index (96 vs 110). Addison leads in crime level (3.8 vs 4.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Addison, IL | South Milwaukee, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#469) | 74.6 (#576) |
| Population | 35,167 | 20,211 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,938 | $314,983 |
| Median Household Income | $82,547 | $68,801 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+38.5 |
C
75.3 Score
Addison, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$386,938
Population
35,167
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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C
74.6 Score
South Milwaukee, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$314,983
Population
20,211
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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