Mascoutah, IL vs Zion, IL

Mascoutah, IL and Zion, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.9% difference in their overall index. Mascoutah scores 89 while Zion scores 85 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 $1,139/month in Zion — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Zion is more affordable at $179,100 median vs $226,300.

Median household income in Mascoutah is $93,902 compared to $62,574 in Zion (+50.1%). 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 Mascoutah spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Zion.