Malta, IL vs Stone Park, IL

Malta is moderately more affordable than Stone Park, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Malta scores 82 compared to 91 for Stone Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stone Park 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 $1,222/month in Stone Park — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Malta is more affordable at $178,900 median vs $218,300.

Median household income in Malta is $83,611 compared to $75,165 in Stone Park (+11.2%). Malta offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Malta spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Stone Park.

Climate-wise, Stone Park is notably warmer with an average of 51.3°F compared to 47.8°F in Malta. Stone Park receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 37.4" in Malta.