Choice initiatives include vouchers applied to the cost of private school attendance, charter schools, and inter-district transfers. Homes and Neighborhoods Judged by its population of 1.3 million, Milwaukee is one of the nation's major metropolitan areas. Yet wonderfully diverse neighborhoods in some two dozen communities scale things down to manageable size. Home-seekers of all lifestyles find accommodating, affordable properties. Dozens of subdivisions and builders serve those who prefer to build their dream home.
Lots are available in both in-city and suburban locations.
Homes in Milwaukee are affordable. The Greater Milwaukee Relocation Handbook contains detailed information about neighborhood and housing choices. According to a 1998 analysis by Runzheimer International, Milwaukee's cost of living ranks well below cities such as Boston, Chicago, and Washington. The family pays federal, state and local taxes, and buys goods and services typical for a family in their income bracket.