Arlington, VA 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.
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Brookfield
73.5
#718 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 20). Brookfield leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 28.2 min). Brookfield leads in cost of living index (121 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Brookfield, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 73.5 (#718) |
| Population | 238,643 | 41,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $533,966 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $121,837 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.3 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | R+19.8 |
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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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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