Brookfield, WI vs Waltham, MA
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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Brookfield leads in crime level (2.3 vs 6.9). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 20). Brookfield leads in cost of living index (121 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookfield, WI | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#718) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 41,884 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,966 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $121,837 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.8 | D+39.5 |
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
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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