Phoenixville, PA 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.
Phoenixville
67.8
#1383 nationally
South Milwaukee
74.6
#576 nationally
Phoenixville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 4.3). Phoenixville leads in median household income ($91,593 vs $68,801). South Milwaukee leads in cost of living index (96 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenixville, PA | South Milwaukee, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1383) | 74.6 (#576) |
| Population | 19,871 | 20,211 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,576 | $314,983 |
| Median Household Income | $91,593 | $68,801 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.5 | D+38.5 |
Data coverage note: Phoenixville is missing data for 1 metric that South Milwaukee has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.8 Score
Phoenixville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,576
Population
19,871
Crime
Low
Median Income
$91,593
Northeast
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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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