Orem, UT vs South 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.
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
South Milwaukee
74.6
#576 nationally
Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 26.5 min). South Milwaukee leads in cost of living index (96 vs 115). Orem leads in median household income ($77,568 vs $68,801).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | South Milwaukee, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 74.6 (#576) |
| Population | 95,519 | 20,211 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $314,983 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $68,801 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+38.5 |
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71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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74.6 Score
South Milwaukee, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$314,983
Population
20,211
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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