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Brookfield, WI vs Waunakee, WI

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Are people in Waunakee older or younger than people in Brookfield?
- The Median Age in Waunakee is 5.1 years younger than in Brookfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waunakee or Brookfield?
- Waunakee housing costs are 21.9% more expensive than Brookfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waunakee or Brookfield?
- The average commute for residents of Waunakee is 0.5 minutes longer 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 Waunakee?
Waunakee, WI is a lively village north of Madison full of breathtaking views like Tower Hill Park and exciting activities such as water sports at Pheasant Branch Conservancy; local cultures are blended together in the city with festivals like Waunafest celebrating art and music.

 Brookfield, WIWaunakee, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,679329,725,481
 Median Income$110,616  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$389,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%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 Waunakee    2 Reviews

Waunakee is a great community with strong values. It's a great place to raise a family. It is located conveniently making commutes to Middleton, Sun Prairie, and Madison  More

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Over 13 years ago

If you want to fit in, in Waunakee, plan on having a lot of  More

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