Memphis, TN vs Oak Creek, 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.
Memphis
76
#398 nationally
Oak Creek
71.4
#986 nationally
Oak Creek leads in crime level (4.0 vs 68.5). Oak Creek leads in median household income ($86,408 vs $48,090). Memphis leads in walk score (35 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Memphis, TN | Oak Creek, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#398) | 71.4 (#986) |
| Population | 618,639 | 37,156 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $144,877 | $418,459 |
| Median Household Income | $48,090 | $86,408 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 68.5 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.4 | D+38.5 |
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76 Score
Memphis, TN
Major Tennessee city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$144,877
Population
618,639
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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71.4 Score
Oak Creek, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,459
Population
37,156
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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