Santa Barbara, California vs. Mascoutah, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mascoutah, Illinois is 59.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $48,352 in Mascoutah, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mascoutah, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Mascoutah
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Mascoutah, IL
Compared to Santa Barbara, Mascoutah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher