Chicago, Illinois vs. Brookfield, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookfield, Wisconsin is 3.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,978 in Brookfield, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookfield, Wisconsin is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Brookfield
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Brookfield, WI
Compared to Chicago, Brookfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher