Milwaukee, WI vs Westfield, IN
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
Westfield
75.2
#496 nationally
Milwaukee leads in walk score (62 vs 15). Westfield leads in median household income ($117,519 vs $45,318). Milwaukee leads in cost of living index (89 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milwaukee, WI | Westfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#727) | 75.2 (#496) |
| Population | 569,330 | 57,746 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $230,242 | $478,849 |
| Median Household Income | $45,318 | $117,519 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 15 |
| Crime Level | High | 1.2 |
| School Rating | 4.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.5 | R+6.1 |
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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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75.2 Score
Westfield, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$478,849
Population
57,746
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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