Fox Lake, IL vs Gurnee, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fox Lake is 22.8% cheaper than Gurnee. With a cost index of 86 vs 111, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fox Lake to Gurnee should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fox Lake is $1,059/month compared to $1,594/month in Gurnee — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fox Lake is more affordable at $219,300 median vs $331,100.

Median household income in Fox Lake is $69,896 compared to $121,410 in Gurnee (-42.4%). While Gurnee 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 spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Gurnee.

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