Fox Lake, WI vs West Salem, WI

Fox Lake is moderately more affordable than West Salem, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Fox Lake scores 80 compared to 88 for West Salem, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Salem 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 $1,142/month in West Salem — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fox Lake is more affordable at $171,300 median vs $269,300.

Median household income in Fox Lake is $78,409 compared to $90,991 in West Salem (-13.8%). While West Salem 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 15.1% in West Salem.