Lake of the Woods, IL vs Willow Springs, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lake of the Woods is 21.1% cheaper than Willow Springs. With a cost index of 84 vs 107, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lake of the Woods to Willow Springs should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake of the Woods is $1,201/month compared to $1,328/month in Willow Springs — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake of the Woods is more affordable at $194,300 median vs $370,900.

Median household income in Lake of the Woods is $69,054 compared to $103,429 in Willow Springs (-33.2%). While Willow Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake of the Woods spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Willow Springs.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.1°F vs 52.1°F). Lake of the Woods receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 34.4" in Willow Springs.