Fox Lake, IL vs O'Fallon, IL

Fox Lake is moderately more affordable than O'Fallon, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Fox Lake scores 86 compared to 96 for O'Fallon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of O'Fallon 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 $1,312/month in O'Fallon — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fox Lake is more affordable at $219,300 median vs $274,100.

Median household income in Fox Lake is $69,896 compared to $102,793 in O'Fallon (-32%). While O'Fallon 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 15.3% in O'Fallon.

Climate-wise, O'Fallon is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 48.3°F in Fox Lake. O'Fallon receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 35.3" in Fox Lake.