Fox Lake, WI vs Norwalk, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Norwalk is 27.9% cheaper than Fox Lake. With a cost index of 63 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Norwalk to Fox Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fox Lake is $1,102/month compared to $732/month in Norwalk — a 51% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Norwalk is more affordable at $94,000 median vs $171,300.

Median household income in Fox Lake is $78,409 compared to $58,750 in Norwalk (+33.5%). While Fox Lake 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 15% in Norwalk.