Portage, MI 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.
Portage
73.7
#692 nationally
South Milwaukee
74.6
#576 nationally
South Milwaukee leads in walk score (45 vs 20). South Milwaukee leads in crime level (4.3 vs 7.6). Portage leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 26.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portage, MI | South Milwaukee, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#692) | 74.6 (#576) |
| Population | 49,302 | 20,211 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $304,854 | $314,983 |
| Median Household Income | $74,837 | $68,801 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.7 | D+38.5 |
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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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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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