Fox Lake, WI vs Rome, WI

Fox Lake is moderately more affordable than Rome, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Fox Lake scores 80 compared to 88 for Rome, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rome 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 $1,033/month in Rome — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rome has cheaper rent, Fox Lake actually has lower median home values ($171,300 vs $290,000).

Median household income in Fox Lake is $78,409 compared to $88,281 in Rome (-11.2%). While Rome 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% in Rome.