Brookfield, WI vs Secaucus, NJ

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

vs

Secaucus

63.9

#1733 nationally

Brookfield leads in crime level (2.3 vs 4.2). Brookfield leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 33.9 min). Brookfield leads in cost of living index (121 vs 153).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brookfield, WI Secaucus, NJ
WhereAtHome Score 73.5 (#718) 63.9 (#1733)
Population 41,884 21,005
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $533,966 $672,685
Median Household Income $121,837 $129,348
Average Commute 20.9 min 33.9 min
Walk Score 20 N/A
Crime Level 2.3 4.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 121 153
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+19.8 D+28.1

Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Brookfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.