Mascoutah, IL vs West Chicago, IL

Mascoutah is moderately more affordable than West Chicago, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Mascoutah scores 89 compared to 103 for West Chicago, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Chicago can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mascoutah is $1,235/month compared to $1,376/month in West Chicago — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mascoutah is more affordable at $226,300 median vs $306,500.

Median household income in Mascoutah is $93,902 compared to $100,568 in West Chicago (-6.6%). The higher salaries in West Chicago 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 16.4% in West Chicago.

Climate-wise, Mascoutah is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 49.7°F in West Chicago. Mascoutah receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 33.2" in West Chicago.