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Oconomowoc, WI vs Brookfield, WI

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Are people in Brookfield older or younger than people in Oconomowoc?
- The Median Age in Brookfield is 3.4 years older than in Oconomowoc.

Are housing costs cheaper in Brookfield or Oconomowoc?
- Brookfield housing costs are 7.8% more expensive than Oconomowoc housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Brookfield or Oconomowoc?
- The average commute for residents of Brookfield is 2.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Oconomowoc.

Things to do in Oconomowoc?
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin spreads across two counties; Waukesha & Jefferson Counties near Lake Michigan on the southeast portion . Its close proximity to both city amenities & rural delectable treats draw tourists from all over who love being outdoors enjoying bike routes & trails that lead through this quaint little town!

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

 Oconomowoc, WIBrookfield, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,020329,725,481
 Median Income$95,914  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$360,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.71  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Oconomowoc    14 Reviews

Oconomowoc is a great place to live and raise a family. The community is strategically located between Milwaukee and Madison, and is surrounded by many lakes and  More

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Over 15 years ago

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True, winters are TOO LONG in WI, but since I have to live in this state, Oconomowoc (Lake Country in general) is the ONLY place I'd want to live! Besides being a very  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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