Fox Lake, IL vs Niles, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fox Lake is 16.1% cheaper than Niles. With a cost index of 86 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fox Lake to Niles should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fox Lake is $1,059/month compared to $1,247/month in Niles — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fox Lake is more affordable at $219,300 median vs $350,900.

Median household income in Fox Lake is $69,896 compared to $78,563 in Niles (-11%). The higher salaries in Niles partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fox Lake spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Niles.

Climate-wise, Niles is notably warmer with an average of 51.3°F compared to 48.3°F in Fox Lake. Niles receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 35.3" in Fox Lake.