Milwaukee, WI vs Newburgh, NY
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.
Milwaukee
73.5
#727 nationally
Newburgh
64.9
#1668 nationally
Milwaukee leads in cost of living index (89 vs 106). Newburgh leads in walk score (67 vs 62). Milwaukee leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 24.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milwaukee, WI | Newburgh, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#727) | 64.9 (#1668) |
| Population | 569,330 | 28,237 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $230,242 | $405,470 |
| Median Household Income | $45,318 | $48,555 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 67 |
| Crime Level | High | 26.9 |
| School Rating | 4.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.5 | R+8.4 |
C
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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D
64.9 Score
Newburgh, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$405,470
Population
28,237
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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