Fox Lake, WI vs Poplar, WI

Fox Lake, WI and Poplar, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.5% difference in their overall index. Fox Lake scores 80 while Poplar scores 81 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fox Lake is $1,102/month compared to $1,125/month in Poplar — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fox Lake is more affordable at $171,300 median vs $197,400.

Median household income in Fox Lake is $78,409 compared to $92,188 in Poplar (-14.9%). While Poplar 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 14.6% in Poplar.