Brookfield, WI vs Mequon, WI
Side-by-side comparison · Updated Jun 2026
Report card
| Category | BrookfieldBrookfield, WI | MequonMequon, WI | Same grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReloScoreOverall grade | Same | ||
| Affluence | Good | Good | |
| Cost of Living | |||
| Crime | Very Safe | Very Safe | Same |
| Education | Same | ||
| Quality of Life | Great | Great | |
| Sovereignty | Moderate | Moderate | Same |
| Strategic | Exposed | Exposed |
Grades rate each place against all US places. How grades work →
Comparison summary
At 1,521 people per square mile, Brookfield, WI is nearly three times as dense as Mequon, WI, which has 546 residents per square mile, according to 2023 Census figures. The cost of living index stands at 152 in Brookfield and 186 in Mequon, placing Brookfield in the 79th percentile and Mequon in the 89th percentile for higher costs. Job growth over the past year was flat at 0.0% in Brookfield, while Mequon saw a 1.2% increase, a difference of 1.2 percentage points. The average commute in Brookfield is 20.3 minutes, compared to 22.1 minutes in Mequon, which is 2 minutes longer.
Air quality index values differ, with Brookfield at 43 and Mequon at 37, putting Brookfield in the 52nd percentile and Mequon in the 22nd percentile. Traffic deaths per 100,000 people are 15 in Brookfield and 20 in Mequon, a 37% higher rate in Mequon. Population figures show Brookfield with 41,592 residents and Mequon with 25,259, making Brookfield 65% larger. The violent crime rate per 100,000 people is 58 in Brookfield and 32 in Mequon, with Brookfield 85% higher, though both cities receive an A+ grade for crime and safety.
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Where they differ most
Cost of living
| Metric | Brookfield, WI | Mequon, WI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL indexCost of living index (100 = US) | 15279th pctl | 18689th pctl | Cost of living index (100 = US): Brookfield, WI 152; Mequon, WI 186; Mequon is 22% higher. |
| Home valueMedian home value | $419,30074th pctl | $485,30081st pctl | Median home value: Brookfield, WI $419,300; Mequon, WI $485,300; Mequon is 16% higher. |
| Median rent | $1,79485th pctl | $2,27195th pctl | Median rent: Brookfield, WI $1,794; Mequon, WI $2,271; Mequon is 27% higher. |
| Household incomeMedian household income | $124,02689th pctl | $147,39194th pctl | Median household income: Brookfield, WI $124,026; Mequon, WI $147,391; Mequon is 19% higher. |
| Comfortable (single)Comfortable income (single) | $81,46375th pctl | $94,28583rd pctl | Comfortable income (single): Brookfield, WI $81,463; Mequon, WI $94,285; Mequon is 16% higher. |
| Comfortable (family)Comfortable income (family of 4) | $119,75075th pctl | $138,59983rd pctl | Comfortable income (family of 4): Brookfield, WI $119,750; Mequon, WI $138,599; Mequon is 16% higher. |
| AffordabilityHousing affordability | Affordable | Affordable | About the same |
Housing-adjusted salary
the same housing budget in Mequon needs about
$91,800
Based only on local housing costs and incomes (cost-of-living index 152 vs 186). Leaves out taxes, groceries and transport. How it works →
Data: U.S. Census ACS 5-year, ReloMaps cost-of-living index (2023–2024).
Jobs & income
| Metric | Brookfield, WI | Mequon, WI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment | 2.6%10th pctl | 2.5%8th pctl | About the same |
| Job growthJob growth (YoY) | 0.0%21st pctl | +1.2%55th pctl | Job growth (YoY): Brookfield, WI 0.0%; Mequon, WI +1.2%; Mequon is 1.2 points higher. |
| Per-capita income | $67,45991st pctl | $79,26994th pctl | Per-capita income: Brookfield, WI $67,459; Mequon, WI $79,269; Mequon is 18% higher. |
| Poverty rate | 3.5%6th pctl | 3.2%5th pctl | About the same |
| CommuteAverage commute | 20.3 min29th pctl | 22.1 min41st pctl | Average commute: Brookfield, WI 20.3 min; Mequon, WI 22.1 min; Mequon is 2 minutes longer. |
| Work from home | 19.4%82nd pctl | 22.5%88th pctl | Work from home: Brookfield, WI 19.4%; Mequon, WI 22.5%; Mequon is 3.1 points higher. |
| OpportunityEconomic opportunity | Stable | Strong | About the same |
| Job market | Strong | Strong | About the same |
Data: U.S. Census ACS 5-year, BLS (2023).
Safety
| Metric | Brookfield, WI | Mequon, WI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimeViolent crime per 100k | 5811th pctl | 326th pctl | Violent crime per 100k: Brookfield, WI 58; Mequon, WI 32; Brookfield is 85% higher. |
| Property crimeProperty crime per 100k | 73019th pctl | 46510th pctl | Property crime per 100k: Brookfield, WI 730; Mequon, WI 465; Brookfield is 57% higher. |
| 5-yr trendViolent crime, 5-yr trend | Rising | Falling | |
| Crime & safety | Very Safe | Very Safe | About the same |
| Traffic safety | SafeCounty figure. County-level figure: measured for the surrounding county. | SafeCounty figure. County-level figure: measured for the surrounding county. | About the same |
Data: FBI Crime Data, NHTSA FARS (2025).
Quality of life
| Metric | Brookfield, WI | Mequon, WI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | GreatCounty figure. County-level figure: measured for the surrounding county. | GreatCounty figure. County-level figure: measured for the surrounding county. | About the same |
| HealthcareHealthcare access | ExcellentCounty figure. County-level figure: measured for the surrounding county. | ExcellentCounty figure. County-level figure: measured for the surrounding county. | About the same |
| Tap water | Clean | Clean | Tap water: Brookfield, WI B+; Mequon, WI A+; Mequon is graded higher. |
| Power grid | ReliableState figure. State-level figure: the local figure isn't published. | ReliableState figure. State-level figure: the local figure isn't published. | About the same |
| HomesteadingHomesteading potential | Prime | Prime | About the same |
| Disaster riskNational disaster risk | High-Risk | Moderate | National disaster risk: Brookfield, WI F; Mequon, WI C+; Mequon is graded higher. |
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4 rows not shown: climate comfort, broadband, walkability and local food access aren't available for either place.
Data: EPA AirData, NOAA NCEI, County Health Rankings, FCC, Geoapify POIs, EPA SDWIS, EIA, OpenStreetMap, FEMA National Risk Index (2022–2024).
Taxes & laws
Both are in Wisconsin, so state taxes and state laws (homeschooling, firearms, property rights) are the same. See Wisconsin →
Strategic location
How exposed each place is to large-scale disruption, based on distance from big cities, likely targets and natural hazards.
| Metric | Brookfield, WI | Mequon, WI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large cityNearest large city | 11 mi13th pctl | 14 mi18th pctl | Nearest large city: Brookfield, WI 11 mi; Mequon, WI 14 mi; Mequon is 27% higher. |
| Target proximity | Good | Fair | Target proximity: Brookfield, WI B+; Mequon, WI B; Brookfield is graded higher. |
| To borderDistance to international border | 265 mi37th pctl | 253 mi33rd pctl | About the same |
| To coastDistance to coastline | 721 mi85th pctl | 718 mi85th pctl | About the same |
| StrategicStrategic location | Exposed | Exposed | About the same |
Data: ReloMaps strategic assessment.
People
| Metric | Brookfield, WI | Mequon, WI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,59269th pctl | 25,25952nd pctl | Population: Brookfield, WI 41,592; Mequon, WI 25,259; Brookfield is 65% larger. |
| DensityPopulation density (per sq mi) | 1,52146th pctl | 54614th pctl | Population density (per sq mi): Brookfield, WI 1,521; Mequon, WI 546; Brookfield is 2.8 times higher. |
| Median age | 43.682nd pctl | 46.789th pctl | Median age: Brookfield, WI 43.6; Mequon, WI 46.7; Mequon is 3.1 years older. |
| Bachelor's+Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.8%90th pctl | 69.5%94th pctl | Bachelor's degree or higher: Brookfield, WI 62.8%; Mequon, WI 69.5%; Mequon is 6.7 points higher. |
| Household sizeAverage household size | 2.562nd pctl | 2.668th pctl | About the same |
More about Brookfield's residents · Mequon's residents
Data: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2023).
Politics
Information only. Not part of any grade, difference or summary on this page.
| Measure | BrookfieldBrookfield, WI | MequonMequon, WI |
|---|---|---|
| Cook PVI | R+11 | R+8 |
| 2024 presidential | R +22.0 pts | – |
Full politics data: Brookfield · Mequon
Moving between Brookfield and Mequon
- Median rent: $1,794 in Brookfield, $2,271 in Mequon
- Median home value: $419,300 in Brookfield, $485,300 in Mequon
- Cost of living index (100 = US): 152 in Brookfield, 186 in Mequon
- Median household income: $124,026 in Brookfield, $147,391 in Mequon
- Comfortable income (family of 4): $119,750 in Brookfield, $138,599 in Mequon
- Unemployment: 2.6% in Brookfield, 2.5% in Mequon
- Average commute: 20.3 min in Brookfield, 22.1 min in Mequon
- Violent crime per 100k: 58 in Brookfield, 32 in Mequon
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- Data: Cost of living: U.S. Census ACS 5-year, ReloMaps cost-of-living index (2023–2024).
- Data: Jobs & income: U.S. Census ACS 5-year, BLS (2023).
- Data: Safety: FBI Crime Data, NHTSA FARS (2025).
- Data: Quality of life: EPA AirData, NOAA NCEI, County Health Rankings, FCC, Geoapify POIs, EPA SDWIS, EIA, OpenStreetMap, FEMA National Risk Index (2022–2024).
- Data: Strategic location: ReloMaps strategic assessment.
- Data: People: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2023).
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