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Germantown, WI vs Brookfield, WI

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Are people in Brookfield older or younger than people in Germantown?
- The Median Age in Brookfield is 3.5 years older than in Germantown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Brookfield or Germantown?
- Brookfield housing costs are 15.0% more expensive than Germantown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Brookfield or Germantown?
- The average commute for residents of Brookfield is 0.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Germantown.

Things to do in Germantown?
Germantown, WI is a vibrant city northwest of Milwaukee boasting a variety of landmarks including North Lake Park displaying its unique environment or Firemen's Park offering fun rides and tour opportunities; they organize vivid festivals like Polka Fest each September.

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

 Germantown, WIBrookfield, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,020329,725,481
 Median Income$94,278  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$338,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Germantown    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

My children received an outstanding education from the Germantown School District. The district is currently challenged by space limitations and financial constraints  More

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Over 19 years ago

Germantown is a great suburb of Milwaukee. The cost of living is still high, but taxes in Washington County tend to be less than in Milwaukee County. There is convinient  More

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Over 19 years ago

Fast-growing suburban-to-rural community close to  More

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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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