Indianola, Iowa vs. Brookfield, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookfield, Wisconsin is 26.5% more expensive than Indianola, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,239 in Brookfield, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianola, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookfield, Wisconsin is more expensive than Indianola, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Brookfield
than in Indianola, Iowa
Indianola, IA vs. Brookfield, WI
Compared to Indianola, Brookfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher