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Is Mascoutah, IL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,23330% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$105,019about $8,752/month · 21% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$224,90032% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,320 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Illinois. It is number 101 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Mascoutah
$1,233
Harwood Heights
$1,797
Glencoe
$2,445
Lake Villa
$1,695
Savoy
$1,502
Clarendon Hills
$1,263
Boulder Hill
$1,806

How much do households earn in Mascoutah?

Under $25k
8.9%
$25k–50k
17.0%
$50k–100k
33.0%
$100k–150k
24.3%
$150k+
14.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 39.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Mascoutah

SizeMascoutahU.S. average
Studio$1,180$1,338
1 bedroom$1,466$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,360$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,880$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Mascoutah overall?

Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
94
Goods (food, clothes…)
104
Utilities
85
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Mascoutah, so the Illinois figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Mascoutah

🏛️ Property tax$4,557a year · 2.03% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$229a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Mascoutah

Commute to work23.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree30.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mascoutah?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $327 a month less.

Renting
$1,233
Owning
$1,560

Owning assumes a typical $224,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,490 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mascoutah, IL?

Renting in Mascoutah costs a median of about $1,233 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

How much do I need to make to live in Mascoutah?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,320 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Mascoutah cheap or expensive?

Mascoutah is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.1% of the typical household income of $105,019. It ranks 101st cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Mascoutah?

The median homeowner in Mascoutah pays $4,557 a year in property taxes, about 2.03% of the median home value.

Is Mascoutah more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Illinois are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Mascoutah?

The median home value in Mascoutah is $224,900, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.

8,816 people live in Mascoutah. Numbers are typical (middle) values.