Brookfield, WI vs New Smyrna Beach, FL
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.
Brookfield
73.5
#718 nationally
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
Brookfield leads in median household income ($121,837 vs $73,096). Brookfield leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 29.2 min). Brookfield leads in crime level (2.3 vs 3.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookfield, WI | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#718) | 69.3 (#1228) |
| Population | 41,884 | 32,655 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,966 | $455,070 |
| Median Household Income | $121,837 | $73,096 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.8 | R+21.8 |
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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D+
69.3 Score
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$455,070
Population
32,655
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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