Chief Lake, WI vs Fox Lake, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Chief Lake is 21% cheaper than Fox Lake. With a cost index of 63 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Chief Lake to Fox Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chief Lake is $758/month compared to $1,102/month in Fox Lake — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chief Lake is more affordable at $92,100 median vs $171,300.

Median household income in Chief Lake is $67,813 compared to $78,409 in Fox Lake (-13.5%). The higher salaries in Fox Lake partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chief Lake spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Fox Lake.