Fox Lake Hills, IL vs Winthrop Harbor, IL

Winthrop Harbor is moderately more affordable than Fox Lake Hills, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Fox Lake Hills scores 101 compared to 94 for Winthrop Harbor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fox Lake Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fox Lake Hills is $1,514/month compared to $1,262/month in Winthrop Harbor — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Winthrop Harbor has cheaper rent, Fox Lake Hills actually has lower median home values ($229,700 vs $238,800).

Median household income in Fox Lake Hills is $111,477 compared to $94,221 in Winthrop Harbor (+18.3%). 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 16.1% in Winthrop Harbor.

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