HEAD TO HEAD
Milwaukee vs Wausau
Wausau leads Milwaukee on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Milwaukee, WI
wins 2 of 5 factors
Wausau, WI
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Milwaukee | Wausau |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 81 | 89 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 75 | 93 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 33 ◆ | 15 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 33 | 37 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 90 ◆ | 36 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Milwaukee | Wausau |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $390K | $274K |
| Typical rent | $1,538/mo | $1,024/mo |
| Average temperature | 8.3°C | 5.5°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.67 kWh/m²/day | 3.82 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #41 | #266 |
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.