Fox Lake Hills, IL vs Ogden, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ogden is 29.5% cheaper than Fox Lake Hills. With a cost index of 78 vs 101, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ogden to Fox Lake Hills should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fox Lake Hills is $1,514/month compared to $1,114/month in Ogden — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ogden is more affordable at $148,700 median vs $229,700.

Median household income in Fox Lake Hills is $111,477 compared to $84,688 in Ogden (+31.6%). While Fox Lake Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fox Lake Hills spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Ogden.

Climate-wise, Ogden is notably warmer with an average of 52.3°F compared to 48.3°F in Fox Lake Hills. Ogden receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 35.3" in Fox Lake Hills.