Blanchardville, WI vs Fox Lake, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Blanchardville is 17.6% cheaper than Fox Lake. With a cost index of 66 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Blanchardville to Fox Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Blanchardville is $631/month compared to $1,102/month in Fox Lake — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blanchardville is more affordable at $165,200 median vs $171,300.

Median household income in Blanchardville is $66,161 compared to $78,409 in Fox Lake (-15.6%). The higher salaries in Fox Lake partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Blanchardville spend roughly 11.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Fox Lake.