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Brookfield, WI vs Sun Prairie, WI

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Are people in Sun Prairie older or younger than people in Brookfield?
- The Median Age in Sun Prairie is 6.5 years younger than in Brookfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sun Prairie or Brookfield?
- Sun Prairie housing costs are 7.6% less expensive than Brookfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sun Prairie or Brookfield?
- The average commute for residents of Sun Prairie is 1.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Brookfield.

Things to do in Brookfield?
Brookfield, Wisconsin is found in Waukesha County offering its citizens access to parks including Mitchell Park while also having shopping options near Brookfield Square Mall plus multiple restaurants including Noodles & Company

Things to do in Sun Prairie?
Sun Prairie, WI sits just outside Madison in Dane County offering residents plenty of outdoor recreational activities such as fishing and camping while also providing great dining and shopping options.

 Brookfield, WISun Prairie, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,528329,725,481
 Median Income$110,616  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$389,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.24  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Brookfield    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Overall I believe field is a great place to live and raise a family. Milwaukee certainly has its share of problems like any large metropolitan area. Overall I believe  More

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Over 14 years ago

I love Brookfield for the most part. The Elmbrook school district is amazing and test scores are always above average level. The one downfall of the city is that there  More

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About turn 35, and have lived in Brookfield for 9 years. Brookfield is broken into two parts, city and village, both are very safe- especially when compared to  More

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Reviews for Sun Prairie    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

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Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

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Over 14 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  More

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