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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Brookfield, WI — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $168.2K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Overall Cost
↑ 20.3%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,519
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.2K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Brookfield, WI

Population:42K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$497K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:120
Median Home:$414K

Brookfield, WI

The Badger State

42K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, this city has a population of 42K residents.

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • •Fastest growing major city
  • •Desert metropolis
  • •Spring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Brookfield, WI vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 70.8%
Brookfield, WI
$1,632
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,156
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 12.2%
Brookfield, WI
$1,327
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$162
more
📦Other
↑ 10.7%
Brookfield, WI
$1,516
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$162
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 15.7%
Brookfield, WI
$698
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$109
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 13.7%
Brookfield, WI
$493
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$67.69
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 3.4%
Brookfield, WI
$932
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$31.72
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,234
To$1,390
↑ $156
1 Bed
From$1,347
To$1,510
↑ $163
2 Bed
From$1,611
To$1,750
↑ $139
3 Bed
From$1,988
To$2,330
↑ $342
Brookfield, WIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,680–$1,680/mo

Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$2,380/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,597
Monthly in Brookfield, WI
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,470
Difference

Home Values

Brookfield
Phoenix
$497K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +5.5%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +37.6%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$477K - $518K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 17% less expensive than Brookfield

Calculate payment - BrookfieldCalculate payment - Phoenix

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $3.6K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$301
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.4%
Rate difference

Brookfield, WI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Wisconsin State Tax
Effective: 5.9%
$8.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.6%
$45.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,678/month
$104.1K

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Brookfield, WI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.6%
Property Tax:1.8%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Brookfield
Phoenix
43 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
68.6%
Good Air Days
9%
98 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Wisconsin and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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