Candlewick Lake, IL vs Washington, IL

Washington is moderately more affordable than Candlewick Lake, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Candlewick Lake scores 92 compared to 82 for Washington, 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 $1,087/month in Washington — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Washington has cheaper rent, Candlewick Lake actually has lower median home values ($169,200 vs $216,700).

Median household income in Candlewick Lake is $94,820 compared to $91,360 in Washington (+3.8%). Candlewick Lake does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Candlewick Lake spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Washington.