Houston, TX 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
South Milwaukee
74.6
#576 nationally
South Milwaukee leads in median household income ($68,801 vs $57,791). South Milwaukee leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 28.5 min). Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 45).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | South Milwaukee, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 74.6 (#576) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 20,211 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $314,983 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $68,801 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 45 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.3 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+38.5 |
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72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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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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