Candlewick Lake, IL vs Mattoon, IL

The cost of living difference between Candlewick Lake, IL and Mattoon, IL is dramatic. Mattoon is 42.5% cheaper than Candlewick Lake, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Candlewick Lake has a cost index of 92 while Mattoon sits at 65, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Candlewick Lake is $1,539/month compared to $764/month in Mattoon — a 101% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mattoon is more affordable at $96,000 median vs $169,200.

Median household income in Candlewick Lake is $94,820 compared to $47,308 in Mattoon (+100.4%). 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 19.4% in Mattoon.