Kenosha, WI vs Lima, OH
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.
Kenosha
74.8
#546 nationally
Lima
77
#289 nationally
Kenosha leads in crime level (7.8 vs 20.8). Kenosha leads in median household income ($64,963 vs $41,824). Lima leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 24.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kenosha, WI | Lima, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#546) | 77 (#289) |
| Population | 98,211 | 34,794 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,557 | $153,756 |
| Median Household Income | $64,963 | $41,824 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 20.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.3 | R+44.1 |
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74.8 Score
Kenosha, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$286,557
Population
98,211
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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77 Score
Lima, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$153,756
Population
34,794
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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