HEAD TO HEAD
Fond du Lac vs Milwaukee
Fond du Lac leads Milwaukee on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Fond du Lac, WI
wins 3 of 5 factors
Milwaukee, WI
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Fond du Lac | Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 88 ◆ | 81 |
| Affordable to rent | 88 ◆ | 75 |
| Climate comfort | 26 | 33 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 38 ◆ | 33 |
| Big-city amenities | 8 | 90 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Fond du Lac | Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $291K | $390K |
| Typical rent | $1,188/mo | $1,538/mo |
| Average temperature | 7.4°C | 8.3°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.84 kWh/m²/day | 3.67 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #381 | #41 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.