Brookfield, IL Cost of Living


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Brookfield cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Brookfield, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Brookfield, IL

Housing costs in Brookfield?
A typical home costs $295,400, which is 12.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.2% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brookfield costs $1,290 per month, which is 9.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.3% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Brookfield?
To live comfortably in Brookfield, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $56,520 for a family, and $45,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brookfield?
The cost of living in Brookfield, IL is fairly reasonable when compared to many other cities and towns in the US. The median home value in Brookfield is around $261,000, which is considerably lower than the national average. Renters can expect to pay an average of around $1,400 a month for a two-bedroom apartment. Local groceries tend to be reasonably priced, and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes offering food at competitive prices. Gas prices also tend to be slightly lower than the national average. All in all, living in Brookfield can be quite affordable for both home-owners and renters.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrookfieldIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  97.294100
  88.096.9100.0
  94.680.2100.0
  $295,400$241,700$338,100
  95.0%97.7%100.0%
  128.2106.2100.0
  140.1107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Brookfield has a small town feel, but is still close enough to the city. Great schools, great people, nice houses, great community. I'm fortunate to able to raise my  More

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Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,  More

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We loved this place, great schools, close to  More

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