Madison, New Jersey vs. Brookfield, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookfield, Wisconsin is 31.0% cheaper than Madison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $66,242 in Brookfield, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookfield, Wisconsin is cheaper than Madison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Brookfield
than in Madison, New Jersey
Madison, NJ vs. Brookfield, WI
Compared to Madison, Brookfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower