Bayfield, WI vs Fox Lake, WI

Fox Lake is moderately more affordable than Bayfield, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Bayfield scores 89 compared to 80 for Fox Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bayfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bayfield is $1,021/month compared to $1,102/month in Fox Lake — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bayfield has cheaper rent, Fox Lake actually has lower median home values ($171,300 vs $304,800).

Median household income in Bayfield is $63,750 compared to $78,409 in Fox Lake (-18.7%). Fox Lake offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bayfield spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Fox Lake.