Cost of Living Calculator - Park Ridge, Illinois vs Brookfield, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Brookfield, Wisconsin is 10.4% cheaper than Park Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,210 in Brookfield, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookfield, Wisconsin is cheaper than Park Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Brookfield
than in Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge, IL vs Brookfield, WI
Compared to Park Ridge, Brookfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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