Lima, OH 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.

Lima

77

#289 nationally

vs

Milwaukee

73.5

#727 nationally

Milwaukee leads in walk score (62 vs 42). Lima leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 23.1 min). Lima leads in cost of living index (82 vs 89).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lima, OH Milwaukee, WI
WhereAtHome Score 77 (#289) 73.5 (#727)
Population 34,794 569,330
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $153,756 $230,242
Median Household Income $41,824 $45,318
Average Commute 17.5 min 23.1 min
Walk Score 42 62
Crime Level 20.8 High
School Rating N/A 4.5
Cost of Living Index 82 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+44.1 D+38.5