Gridley, IL vs Malden, IL

Gridley is moderately more affordable than Malden, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Gridley scores 66 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 Gridley is $763/month compared to $1,014/month in Malden — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gridley has cheaper rent, Malden actually has lower median home values ($102,600 vs $134,600).

Median household income in Gridley is $69,688 compared to $69,327 in Malden (+0.5%). Gridley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gridley spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Malden.

Climate-wise, Gridley is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 47.8°F in Malden. Gridley receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 37.4" in Malden.