Brookfield, WI vs Verona, WI

Verona is moderately more affordable than Brookfield, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Brookfield scores 122 compared to 109 for Verona, 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 $1,462/month in Verona — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Verona is more affordable at $382,800 median vs $419,300.

Median household income in Brookfield is $124,026 compared to $119,148 in Verona (+4.1%). Brookfield does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookfield spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Verona.