Fox Lake Hills, IL vs Volo, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fox Lake Hills is 21.1% cheaper than Volo. With a cost index of 101 vs 128, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fox Lake Hills to Volo 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 $2,229/month in Volo — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fox Lake Hills is more affordable at $229,700 median vs $293,800.

Median household income in Fox Lake Hills is $111,477 compared to $145,906 in Volo (-23.6%). While Volo 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, less than the 18.3% in Volo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 48.3°F). Volo receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 35.3" in Fox Lake Hills.