Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Brookfield, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Brookfield, Wisconsin is 74.3% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $41 in Brookfield, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookfield, Wisconsin is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Brookfield
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Brookfield, WI
Compared to Palo Alto, Brookfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.3% lower
      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
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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