Forsyth, IL vs Fox Lake, IL

Fox Lake is moderately more affordable than Forsyth, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Forsyth scores 91 compared to 86 for Fox Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Forsyth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Forsyth is $1,207/month compared to $1,059/month in Fox Lake — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fox Lake is more affordable at $219,300 median vs $289,800.

Median household income in Forsyth is $113,456 compared to $69,896 in Fox Lake (+62.3%). While Forsyth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Forsyth spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Fox Lake.

Climate-wise, Forsyth is notably warmer with an average of 53.1°F compared to 48.3°F in Fox Lake. Forsyth receives more rainfall at 36.4" per year compared to 35.3" in Fox Lake.