Candlewick Lake, IL vs Fairview Heights, IL

Fairview Heights is moderately more affordable than Candlewick Lake, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Candlewick Lake scores 92 compared to 83 for Fairview Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Candlewick Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Candlewick Lake is $1,539/month compared to $1,177/month in Fairview Heights — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairview Heights is more affordable at $166,800 median vs $169,200.

Median household income in Candlewick Lake is $94,820 compared to $77,960 in Fairview Heights (+21.6%). While Candlewick 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 Candlewick Lake spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Fairview Heights.