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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 $977/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $161.7K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Overall Cost
↑ 13.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$977
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$11.7K
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

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:113
Median Home:$512K

Brookfield, WI

The Badger State

42K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

Raleigh, NC

The Tar Heel State

474K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Research Triangle
  • •State capital
  • •Major university town

Major Industries

TechnologyResearchEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Brookfield, WI vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 51.3%
Brookfield, WI
$1,632
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$837
more
📦Other
↑ 12.7%
Brookfield, WI
$1,516
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$192
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 13.9%
Brookfield, WI
$698
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$96.95
less
⚡All Utilities
↑ 10.7%
Brookfield, WI
$493
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$52.94
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 3.2%
Brookfield, WI
$1,327
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$42.79
less
🛒Groceries
↑ 3.0%
Brookfield, WI
$932
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$27.72
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,234
To$1,570
↑ $336
1 Bed
From$1,347
To$1,640
↑ $293
2 Bed
From$1,611
To$1,800
↑ $189
3 Bed
From$1,988
To$2,255
↑ $267
Brookfield, WIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,680–$1,680/mo

Raleigh, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,400–$1,880/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
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$970
Difference

Home Values

Brookfield
Raleigh
$497K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +5.5%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +37.6%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$477K - $518K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 3% more expensive than Brookfield

Calculate payment - BrookfieldCalculate payment - Raleigh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $1.7K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$144
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.1%
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

Raleigh, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

Brookfield, WI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.6%
Property Tax:1.8%

Raleigh, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 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
Raleigh
43 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
68.6%
Good Air Days
61.7%
98 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

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

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