HEAD TO HEAD
Janesville vs Milwaukee
Janesville leads Milwaukee on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Janesville, WI
wins 4 of 5 factors
Milwaukee, WI
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Janesville | Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 87 ◆ | 81 |
| Affordable to rent | 88 ◆ | 75 |
| Climate comfort | 34 ◆ | 33 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 40 ◆ | 33 |
| Big-city amenities | 35 | 90 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Janesville | Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $296K | $390K |
| Typical rent | $1,178/mo | $1,538/mo |
| Average temperature | 8.5°C | 8.3°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 3.92 kWh/m²/day | 3.67 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #268 | #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.