U.S. metros with median home prices under $550K in the Midwest, ranked by overall livability score.
| # | Metro | Median home price | Tax friendliness | Walkability | Healthcare | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Madison, WI | $455K | 5/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 | 7/10 |
| 02 | Minneapolis, MN | $396K | 4/10 | 6/10 | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| 03 | Chicago, IL | $360K | 5/10 | 7/10 | 10/10 | 4/10 |
| 04 | Milwaukee, WI | $394K | 5/10 | 7/10 | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| 05 | Duluth, MN | $269K | 4/10 | 5/10 | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| 06 | Ann Arbor, MI | $426K | 6/10 | 5/10 | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| 07 | Cincinnati, OH | $313K | 6/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| 08 | Columbus, OH | $335K | 6/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 | 6/10 |
| 09 | St. Louis, MO | $280K | 6/10 | 7/10 | 10/10 | 4/10 |
| 10 | Lexington, KY | $329K | 6/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| 11 | Cleveland, OH | $256K | 6/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 | 4/10 |
| 12 | Grand Rapids, MI | $362K | 6/10 | 5/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| 13 | Omaha, NE | $312K | 6/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 | 6/10 |
| 14 | Kansas City, MO | $332K | 6/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| 15 | Sioux Falls, SD | $344K | 10/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 | 7/10 |
| 16 | Louisville, KY | $284K | 6/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| 17 | Traverse City, MI | $427K | 6/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 8/10 |
| 18 | Indianapolis, IN | $297K | 7/10 | 6/10 | 9/10 | 5/10 |
| 19 | Rochester, MN | $345K | 4/10 | 4/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| 20 | Detroit, MI | $272K | 6/10 | 5/10 | 9/10 | 4/10 |
| 21 | Green Bay, WI | $351K | 5/10 | 4/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| 22 | Fargo, ND | $329K | 8/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| 23 | Fort Wayne, IN | $262K | 7/10 | 5/10 | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| 24 | Des Moines, IA | $297K | 6/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| 25 | Toledo, OH | $206K | 6/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 | 4/10 |
| 26 | Wichita, KS | $227K | 5/10 | 5/10 | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| 27 | Springfield, MO | $275K | 6/10 | 4/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 |