Algonquin, Illinois vs. Brookfield, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookfield, Wisconsin is 3.2% more expensive than Algonquin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,435 in Brookfield, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Algonquin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookfield, Wisconsin is more expensive than Algonquin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Brookfield
than in Algonquin, Illinois
Algonquin, IL vs. Brookfield, WI
Compared to Algonquin, Brookfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher