Auburn, IL vs Malta, IL

Auburn is moderately more affordable than Malta, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 71 compared to 82 for Malta, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Malta can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn is $911/month compared to $1,036/month in Malta — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Auburn is more affordable at $145,400 median vs $178,900.

Median household income in Auburn is $79,475 compared to $83,611 in Malta (-4.9%). Malta does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Auburn spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.9% in Malta.