Brookfield, Wisconsin vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 8.9% cheaper than Brookfield, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $45,553 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Brookfield, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Madison
than in Brookfield, Wisconsin
Brookfield, WI vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Brookfield, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower