Bellevue, WI vs Brookfield, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bellevue is 28.8% cheaper than Brookfield. With a cost index of 87 vs 122, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bellevue to Brookfield should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $1,083/month compared to $1,794/month in Brookfield — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellevue is more affordable at $267,700 median vs $419,300.

Median household income in Bellevue is $80,750 compared to $124,026 in Brookfield (-34.9%). While Brookfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellevue spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Brookfield.