salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most homes (82.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 64.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,440 a year. That is $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Wisconsin cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Wisconsin. It is number 153 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brookfield?
Share of households by yearly income. 52.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brookfield
| Size | Brookfield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,991 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,797 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,126 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,517 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,817 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brookfield overall?
Everyday prices in Wisconsin overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Brookfield, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brookfield
Life in Brookfield
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brookfield?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $919 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $443,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,390 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brookfield, WI?
Renting in Brookfield costs a median of about $2,161 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Brookfield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,440 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brookfield cheap or expensive?
Brookfield is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.6% of the typical household income of $139,718. It ranks 153rd cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brookfield?
The median homeowner in Brookfield pays $5,389 a year in property taxes, about 1.21% of the median home value.
Is Brookfield more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Wisconsin are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Brookfield?
The median home value in Brookfield is $443,900, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
41,273 people live in Brookfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.