Brookfield, WI vs Orinda, CA
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
Orinda
60
#1942 nationally
Brookfield leads in cost of living index (121 vs 275). Brookfield leads in walk score (20 vs 9). Orinda leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $121,837).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookfield, WI | Orinda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#718) | 60 (#1942) |
| Population | 41,884 | 19,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,966 | $1,987,799 |
| Median Household Income | $121,837 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 275 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.8 | D+38.0 |
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-
60 Score
Orinda, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,987,799
Population
19,364
Crime
Low
Walk Score
9
Pacific
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