Fox Lake, WI vs Wind Lake, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fox Lake is 17.7% cheaper than Wind Lake. With a cost index of 80 vs 98, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fox Lake to Wind 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 $1,158/month in Wind Lake — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fox Lake is more affordable at $171,300 median vs $357,500.

Median household income in Fox Lake is $78,409 compared to $100,306 in Wind Lake (-21.8%). While Wind 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 13.9% in Wind Lake.