Fox Lake, WI vs Stetsonville, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Stetsonville is 27.1% 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 Stetsonville 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 $556/month in Stetsonville — a 98% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stetsonville has cheaper rent, Fox Lake actually has lower median home values ($171,300 vs $178,300).

Median household income in Fox Lake is $78,409 compared to $54,567 in Stetsonville (+43.7%). 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 12.2% in Stetsonville.