Decatur, IL vs 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.
Decatur
79.3
#132 nationally
Milwaukee
73.5
#727 nationally
Milwaukee leads in walk score (62 vs 34). Decatur leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 23.1 min). Decatur leads in median household income ($49,039 vs $45,318).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, IL | Milwaukee, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#132) | 73.5 (#727) |
| Population | 68,670 | 569,330 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,169 | $230,242 |
| Median Household Income | $49,039 | $45,318 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | D+38.5 |
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79.3 Score
Decatur, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$107,169
Population
68,670
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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C
73.5 Score
Milwaukee, WI
Brew City on the lake
Median Home
$230,242
Population
569,330
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
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