Lake Ka-Ho, IL vs Matherville, IL

Lake Ka-Ho is moderately more affordable than Matherville, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Lake Ka-Ho scores 57 compared to 66 for Matherville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Matherville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Ka-Ho is $613/month compared to $775/month in Matherville — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Ka-Ho is more affordable at $57,200 median vs $136,200.

Median household income in Lake Ka-Ho is $43,750 compared to $80,714 in Matherville (-45.8%). While Matherville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Ka-Ho spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Matherville.

Climate-wise, Lake Ka-Ho is notably warmer with an average of 56.1°F compared to 51.2°F in Matherville. Lake Ka-Ho receives more rainfall at 39.4" per year compared to 38.3" in Matherville.