Milwaukee, WI vs Simpsonville, SC
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
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Milwaukee leads in walk score (62 vs 21). Simpsonville leads in median household income ($79,937 vs $45,318). Milwaukee leads in cost of living index (89 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milwaukee, WI | Simpsonville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#727) | 71.9 (#954) |
| Population | 569,330 | 27,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $230,242 | $381,823 |
| Median Household Income | $45,318 | $79,937 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 21 |
| Crime Level | High | 5.9 |
| School Rating | 4.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.5 | R+22.2 |
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73.5 Score
Milwaukee, WI
Brew City on the lake
Median Home
$230,242
Population
569,330
Crime
High
Schools
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Midwest
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71.9 Score
Simpsonville, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$381,823
Population
27,506
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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