Brookfield, WI vs St. Louis, MO
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
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 20). Brookfield leads in median household income ($121,837 vs $51,591). St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookfield, WI | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#718) | 77 (#293) |
| Population | 41,884 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,966 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $121,837 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.8 | D+64.7 |
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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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77 Score
St. Louis, MO
Gateway to the West with urban charm
Median Home
$188,569
Population
293,310
Crime
High
Schools
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Midwest
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