Chrisman, IL vs Malden, IL

Chrisman is moderately more affordable than Malden, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Chrisman scores 63 compared to 73 for Malden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Malden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chrisman is $751/month compared to $1,014/month in Malden — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chrisman is more affordable at $82,200 median vs $102,600.

Median household income in Chrisman is $58,250 compared to $69,327 in Malden (-16%). While Malden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chrisman spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Malden.