Brookfield, Wisconsin vs. Janesville, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Janesville, Wisconsin is 24.0% cheaper than Brookfield, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $114,016 in Janesville, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Janesville, Wisconsin is cheaper than Brookfield, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Janesville
than in Brookfield, Wisconsin
Brookfield, WI vs. Janesville, WI
Compared to Brookfield, Janesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower