Frankfort Square, IL vs Round Lake Beach, IL

Round Lake Beach is moderately more affordable than Frankfort Square, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Frankfort Square scores 105 compared to 93 for Round Lake Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Frankfort Square can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Frankfort Square is $1,511/month compared to $1,382/month in Round Lake Beach — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Round Lake Beach is more affordable at $191,200 median vs $282,100.

Median household income in Frankfort Square is $126,953 compared to $86,632 in Round Lake Beach (+46.5%). While Frankfort Square is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Frankfort Square spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Round Lake Beach.

Climate-wise, Frankfort Square is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 48.3°F in Round Lake Beach. Round Lake Beach receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 34.4" in Frankfort Square.