Phoenix, AZ vs Wauwatosa, 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.
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Wauwatosa
75.8
#421 nationally
Wauwatosa leads in walk score (60 vs 41). Wauwatosa leads in median household income ($93,812 vs $65,891). Wauwatosa leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 26.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | Wauwatosa, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 75.8 (#421) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 47,038 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $434,034 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $93,812 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 60 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.7 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+38.5 |
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66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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C
75.8 Score
Wauwatosa, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$434,034
Population
47,038
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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