HEAD TO HEAD
Milwaukee vs The Villages
Milwaukee and The Villages split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Milwaukee, WI
wins 2 of 5 factors
The Villages, FL
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Milwaukee | The Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 81 | 81 |
| Affordable to rent | 75 ◆ | 66 |
| Climate comfort | 33 | 97 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 33 | 68 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 90 ◆ | 20 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Milwaukee | The Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $390K | $390K |
| Typical rent | $1,538/mo | $1,780/mo |
| Average temperature | 8.3°C | 21.7°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.67 kWh/m²/day | 4.87 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #41 | #329 |
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.