New Berlin, WI vs Portage, MI
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.
New Berlin
72.6
#861 nationally
Portage
73.7
#692 nationally
New Berlin leads in crime level (1.7 vs 7.6). New Berlin leads in median household income ($94,769 vs $74,837). Portage leads in cost of living index (97 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Berlin, WI | Portage, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#861) | 73.7 (#692) |
| Population | 40,260 | 49,302 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,638 | $304,854 |
| Median Household Income | $94,769 | $74,837 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.8 | D+17.7 |
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72.6 Score
New Berlin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,638
Population
40,260
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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73.7 Score
Portage, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,854
Population
49,302
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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