Ingalls Park, IL vs Mascoutah, IL

Ingalls Park, IL and Mascoutah, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.7% difference in their overall index. Ingalls Park scores 88 while Mascoutah scores 89 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ingalls Park is $1,321/month compared to $1,235/month in Mascoutah — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mascoutah has cheaper rent, Ingalls Park actually has lower median home values ($143,800 vs $226,300).

Median household income in Ingalls Park is $55,268 compared to $93,902 in Mascoutah (-41.1%). While Mascoutah is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ingalls Park spend roughly 28.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Mascoutah.

Climate-wise, Mascoutah is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.1°F in Ingalls Park. Mascoutah receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 34.4" in Ingalls Park.