What is the cost of living in Fox Lake, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Fox Lake has an overall cost of living index of 100, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Fox Lake has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Fox Lake ranks as #144 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Fox Lake ranks as the #192 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Fox Lake Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Fox Lake. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Fox Lake is 100.
The Groceries index in Fox Lake is 97.
The Health index in Fox Lake is 100.
The Housing index in Fox Lake is 104.
The Transportation index in Fox Lake is 97.
The Utilities index in Fox Lake is 102.
| Living Expense | Fox Lake | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 100 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Fox Lake Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Fox Lake, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Fox Lake is $248,075.
The Median Rent in Fox Lake is $1,047.
The Median Income in Fox Lake is $70,819.
The Home Value To Income in Fox Lake is 3.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Fox Lake is 0.18x.
Fox Lake, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Fox Lake Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Fox Lake Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Fox Lake Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Fox Lake Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Fox Lake
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Fox Lake. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Mundelein, IL has a cost of living index of 110, 1.1x Fox Lake.
Gurnee, IL has a cost of living index of 111, 1.1x Fox Lake.
Vernon Hills, IL has a cost of living index of 126, 1.3x Fox Lake.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Fox Lake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mundelein, IL | 31,915 | 110 | 1.1x |
| Gurnee, IL | 30,510 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 26,876 | 126 | 1.3x |
| Libertyville, IL | 20,525 | 133 | 1.3x |
| Lake Zurich, IL | 19,832 | 122 | 1.2x |
| Lindenhurst, IL | 14,417 | 110 | 1.1x |
| Hawthorn Woods, IL | 9,143 | 167 | 1.7x |
| Lake Villa, IL | 8,683 | 113 | 1.1x |
| Long Grove, IL | 8,305 | 182 | 1.8x |
| Johnsburg, IL | 6,386 | 118 | 1.2x |
