Brookfield, WI vs Decatur, IL

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

Decatur

79.3

#132 nationally

Brookfield leads in crime level (2.3 vs 16.5). Brookfield leads in median household income ($121,837 vs $49,039). Decatur leads in walk score (34 vs 20).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brookfield, WI Decatur, IL
WhereAtHome Score 73.5 (#718) 79.3 (#132)
Population 41,884 68,670
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $533,966 $107,169
Median Household Income $121,837 $49,039
Average Commute 20.9 min 17.7 min
Walk Score 20 34
Crime Level 2.3 16.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 121 85
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+19.8 R+18.9