Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Brockton, MA
VS
Green Bay, WI
🏆 Green Bay leads 16 of 23 categories
Brockton
Massachusetts
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$74,016 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
158⚠ High
Population
104,713
Green Bay
Wisconsin
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,174
Violent Crime Index
130⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
106,846 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Brockton, MA
Pros
Households earn $14,842 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 39°F vs 25°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $364,700
Higher rents — median is $1,446/mo
Violent crime (599.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 20% higher than Green Bay
Green Bay, WI
Pros
Homes cost $192k less ($172,700 vs $364,700)
Rent averages $582/mo less ($864 vs $1,446)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.1 pts lower (4.1%)
17% less violent crime than Brockton
20% cheaper overall cost of living than Brockton
Commutes run 13 min shorter each way
Cons
Violent crime (495.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Brockton by $14,842/yr
Snowy winters — about 56" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Brockton
Median Income
$14,842
$74,016 vs $59,174/yr
Brockton
Summer Heat
4.4°F warmer
July avg high 84.2°F vs 79.8°F
Green Bay
Cost of Living
20% cheaper
COL index 92.1 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Green Bay
Violent Crime
17% lower
495.1 vs 599.2 per 100k
Green Bay
Median Home Value
$192k less
$172,700 vs $364,700
Green Bay
Unemployment
4.1 pp lower
4.1% vs 8.2% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Brockton, MA | Green Bay, WI |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 92.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $364,700⚠ High | $172,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,446⚠ High | $864 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $74,016 ✓ Higher | $59,174 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 18.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 5.5% | 7.6% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 120⚠ High | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 158⚠ High | 130⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 | 62 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | B (101) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.6:1 | 12.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.7% | 25.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 81.8% | 88.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Brockton | Green Bay Area Public School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.7°F ✓ Warmer | 24.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 84.2°F ✓ Warmer | 79.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.2" | 32.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.3" ✓ Less | 55.6" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 104,713 | 106,846 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 35.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.4% ✓ Higher | 56.2% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% ✓ More | 24.0% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 13.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Brockton's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Green Bay's 92.1 (US average = 100).
Green Bay is 20% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Green Bay leads 16 of 23 categories. Brockton wins 7 and Green Bay wins 16. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Brockton to Green Bay or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($364,700 vs $172,700 median home), income ($74,016 vs $59,174), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Brockton, MA and Green Bay, WI are about 868 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.