Cascade, WI vs Fox Lake, WI

Cascade is moderately more affordable than Fox Lake, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Cascade scores 74 compared to 80 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 Cascade is $935/month compared to $1,102/month in Fox Lake — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cascade is more affordable at $170,400 median vs $171,300.

Median household income in Cascade is $82,875 compared to $78,409 in Fox Lake (+5.7%). Cascade offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cascade spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Fox Lake.