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Fitchburg, WI vs Brookfield, WI

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Are people in Brookfield older or younger than people in Fitchburg?
- The Median Age in Brookfield is 9.3 years older than in Fitchburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Brookfield or Fitchburg?
- Brookfield housing costs are 2.4% less expensive than Fitchburg housing costs.

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

Things to do in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg, WI is found in Dane County and has been around since 1836. It’s home to more than 25,000 people and comes with plenty of open space surrounded by nature thanks to its location near the natural beauty offered by Wisconsin’s state park system as well as local attractions such as Henry Vilas Zoo.

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

 Fitchburg, WIBrookfield, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,020329,725,481
 Median Income$78,218  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$398,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.56  Unlock26.38
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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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