Fox Lake, WI vs Hatley, WI

Hatley is moderately more affordable than Fox Lake, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Fox Lake scores 80 compared to 73 for Hatley, 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 $1,102/month compared to $826/month in Hatley — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hatley has cheaper rent, Fox Lake actually has lower median home values ($171,300 vs $196,700).

Median household income in Fox Lake is $78,409 compared to $87,188 in Hatley (-10.1%). Hatley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fox Lake spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in Hatley.