Brookfield, WI vs Minnetonka, MN
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
Minnetonka
72.3
#909 nationally
Brookfield leads in crime level (2.3 vs 3.2). Brookfield leads in median household income ($121,837 vs $114,867). Brookfield leads in cost of living index (121 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookfield, WI | Minnetonka, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#718) | 72.3 (#909) |
| Population | 41,884 | 52,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,966 | $493,096 |
| Median Household Income | $121,837 | $114,867 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.8 | D+42.6 |
Data coverage note: Minnetonka is missing data for 1 metric that Brookfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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72.3 Score
Minnetonka, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$493,096
Population
52,463
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,867
Midwest
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