Irvine, California vs. Brookfield, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookfield, Wisconsin is 38.5% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $53,776 in Brookfield, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookfield, Wisconsin is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Brookfield
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Brookfield, WI
Compared to Irvine, Brookfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher