Brookfield, Wisconsin vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 14.2% cheaper than Brookfield, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $102,965 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Brookfield, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Houston
than in Brookfield, Wisconsin
Brookfield, WI vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Brookfield, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% lower
      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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower