Malta, IL vs Peotone, IL

Malta is moderately more affordable than Peotone, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Malta scores 82 compared to 91 for Peotone, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Peotone can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Malta is $1,036/month compared to $1,102/month in Peotone — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Malta is more affordable at $178,900 median vs $261,400.

Median household income in Malta is $83,611 compared to $104,792 in Peotone (-20.2%). While Peotone is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Malta spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Peotone.

Climate-wise, Peotone is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 47.8°F in Malta. Malta receives more rainfall at 37.4" per year compared to 34.4" in Peotone.