Fox Lake, WI vs Soldiers Grove, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Soldiers Grove is 21.3% cheaper than Fox Lake. With a cost index of 66 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Soldiers Grove 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 $747/month in Soldiers Grove — a 48% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Soldiers Grove is more affordable at $145,100 median vs $171,300.

Median household income in Fox Lake is $78,409 compared to $42,500 in Soldiers Grove (+84.5%). 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, less than the 21.1% in Soldiers Grove.