Whitefish Bay vs. Franklin   Year Founded: 1892 Population: 14,000 Scouting report: On the banks of Lake Michigan, the village is a sidewalk community with several small parks and a strip of mainly local shops along Silver Spring Drive. There are mansions on Lake Drive and a variety of other homes offering a range of housing. Its close proximity to I-43 makes it an ideal suburban location for those who work in downtown Milwaukee. Excellent schools round out the picture.   Year Founded: 1956 Population: 35,504 Scouting report: Money Magazine ranked Franklin as one of the top 100 cities in the United States. It is one of the fastest-growing in the state, has a strong business climate and is home to the Crystal Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area and Milwaukee County Sports Complex.