Fox Lake, IL vs Morrison, IL

Morrison is moderately more affordable than Fox Lake, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Fox Lake scores 86 compared to 77 for Morrison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fox Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fox Lake is $1,059/month compared to $1,104/month in Morrison — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fox Lake has cheaper rent, Morrison actually has lower median home values ($117,300 vs $219,300).

Median household income in Fox Lake is $69,896 compared to $67,580 in Morrison (+3.4%). Fox Lake does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Fox Lake spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Morrison.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 49.9°F). Morrison receives more rainfall at 36.2" per year compared to 35.3" in Fox Lake.