Mascoutah, IL vs Ridgewood, IL

Mascoutah, IL and Ridgewood, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.6% difference in their overall index. Mascoutah scores 89 while Ridgewood scores 92 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 Mascoutah is $1,235/month compared to $1,455/month in Ridgewood — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mascoutah has cheaper rent, Ridgewood actually has lower median home values ($142,400 vs $226,300).

Median household income in Mascoutah is $93,902 compared to $96,334 in Ridgewood (-2.5%). The higher salaries in Ridgewood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Mascoutah spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Ridgewood.

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