Dwight, IL vs Fox Lake, IL

Dwight is moderately more affordable than Fox Lake, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Dwight scores 78 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 Dwight is $992/month compared to $1,059/month in Fox Lake — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dwight is more affordable at $143,200 median vs $219,300.

Median household income in Dwight is $67,712 compared to $69,896 in Fox Lake (-3.1%). Fox Lake does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Dwight spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Fox Lake.