Elk Grove, California vs. Brookfield, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookfield, Wisconsin is 18.6% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $45,561 in Brookfield, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookfield, Wisconsin is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Brookfield
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Brookfield, WI
Compared to Elk Grove, Brookfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher