Addison, IL vs Brookfield, WI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Addison
75.3
#469 nationally
Brookfield
73.5
#718 nationally
Addison leads in walk score (47 vs 20). Brookfield leads in crime level (2.3 vs 3.8). Brookfield leads in median household income ($121,837 vs $82,547).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Addison, IL | Brookfield, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#469) | 73.5 (#718) |
| Population | 35,167 | 41,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,938 | $533,966 |
| Median Household Income | $82,547 | $121,837 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+19.8 |
C
75.3 Score
Addison, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$386,938
Population
35,167
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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C
73.5 Score
Brookfield, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$533,966
Population
41,884
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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