Camp Douglas, WI vs Fox Lake, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Camp Douglas is 17.2% cheaper than Fox Lake. With a cost index of 67 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Camp Douglas to Fox Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Camp Douglas is $800/month compared to $1,102/month in Fox Lake — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Camp Douglas is more affordable at $114,000 median vs $171,300.

Median household income in Camp Douglas is $63,125 compared to $78,409 in Fox Lake (-19.5%). While Fox Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Camp Douglas spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Fox Lake.