Question 1

Is Beloit, WI or Milwaukee, WI cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Beloit, WI is cheaper. The median home price in Beloit, WI is approximately $144,200 and in Milwaukee, WI it is approximately $298,600 — a difference of $154,400.

Question 2

Is Beloit, WI or Milwaukee, WI more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Milwaukee, WI is more walkable. Beloit, WI has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Milwaukee, WI has a Walk Score of 54/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Beloit, WI or Milwaukee, WI?

Accepted Answer

Milwaukee, WI has higher-rated schools. Beloit, WI has a school rating of 5.9/10 and Milwaukee, WI has a rating of 7/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Beloit, WI or Milwaukee, WI?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Beloit, WI	Milwaukee, WI
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$144K ✓ Lower price	$299K
Median Rent	$964 ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$62K	$94K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	54/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	49/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	40/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	N/A	30 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	5.9/10	7/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families looking for inexpensive homesCollege students needing affordable housing near a universityRetirees who prefer a quiet, small-town feel	Families looking for affordable homesYoung professionals who commute into downtownRenters wanting some walkability

Beloit, WI vs Milwaukee, WI

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