Byron, IL vs Fox Lake, IL

Byron is moderately more affordable than Fox Lake, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Byron scores 77 compared to 86 for Fox Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fox Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Byron is $941/month compared to $1,059/month in Fox Lake — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Byron is more affordable at $182,600 median vs $219,300.

Median household income in Byron is $78,235 compared to $69,896 in Fox Lake (+11.9%). Byron offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Byron spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Fox Lake.