Forest Junction, WI vs Fox Lake, WI

Forest Junction is moderately more affordable than Fox Lake, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Forest Junction scores 71 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 Forest Junction is $742/month compared to $1,102/month in Fox Lake — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Forest Junction has cheaper rent, Fox Lake actually has lower median home values ($171,300 vs $192,300).

Median household income in Forest Junction is $81,563 compared to $78,409 in Fox Lake (+4%). Forest Junction offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Forest Junction spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Fox Lake.