Candlewick Lake, IL vs Thornton, IL

Thornton is moderately more affordable than Candlewick Lake, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Candlewick Lake scores 92 compared to 81 for Thornton, 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 $1,099/month in Thornton — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thornton is more affordable at $146,600 median vs $169,200.

Median household income in Candlewick Lake is $94,820 compared to $61,111 in Thornton (+55.2%). 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, less than the 21.6% in Thornton.