Breese, IL vs Malta, IL

Breese is moderately more affordable than Malta, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Breese scores 73 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 Breese is $771/month compared to $1,036/month in Malta — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Breese has cheaper rent, Malta actually has lower median home values ($178,900 vs $204,600).

Median household income in Breese is $72,900 compared to $83,611 in Malta (-12.8%). While Malta is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Breese spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 14.9% in Malta.