Fox Lake, WI vs Lake Wisconsin, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fox Lake is 27.3% cheaper than Lake Wisconsin. With a cost index of 80 vs 111, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fox Lake to Lake Wisconsin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fox Lake is $1,102/month compared to $1,399/month in Lake Wisconsin — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fox Lake is more affordable at $171,300 median vs $421,500.

Median household income in Fox Lake is $78,409 compared to $116,053 in Lake Wisconsin (-32.4%). While Lake Wisconsin 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 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Lake Wisconsin.