Delano, CA vs 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.
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
Milwaukee
73.5
#727 nationally
Milwaukee leads in walk score (62 vs 35). Milwaukee leads in cost of living index (89 vs 114). Delano leads in median household income ($53,639 vs $45,318).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Milwaukee, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 73.5 (#727) |
| Population | 51,500 | 569,330 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $230,242 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $45,318 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+38.5 |
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70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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73.5 Score
Milwaukee, WI
Brew City on the lake
Median Home
$230,242
Population
569,330
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
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