Brookfield, WI vs Middleton, WI

Middleton is moderately more affordable than Brookfield, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Brookfield scores 122 compared to 112 for Middleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brookfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brookfield is $1,794/month compared to $1,357/month in Middleton — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Middleton has cheaper rent, Brookfield actually has lower median home values ($419,300 vs $457,400).

Median household income in Brookfield is $124,026 compared to $85,526 in Middleton (+45%). 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 Brookfield spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Middleton.