Malden, IL Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Bureau County / Malden / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Malden, Illinois?
$1,500 / month
for a family, 72.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $18,000 for the year for a family.
$1,900 / month
for a single person, 60.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $22,800 for the year for a single person.

Malden cost of living score
73.1
Less expensive
26.9% lower
than the US average
22.0% lower
than the Illinois average
Malden, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.9% lower than the U.S. average and 22.0% higher than the average for Illinois.

Malden, IL

Housing costs in Malden?
A typical home costs $94,600, which is 72.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 60.9% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Malden costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 68.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Malden?
To live comfortably in Malden, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $18,000 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Malden?
The cost of living in Malden, IL is reasonable, with the average home price estimated to be around $77,744. The overall cost of living index is estimated to be 89, which is 11% lower than the national average. Although housing costs are relatively low, other expenses such as groceries and utilities may be slightly higher than average due to the small town atmosphere. Despite this, it is still possible to maintain a comfortable lifestyle in Malden for a fraction of what it would cost elsewhere.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMaldenIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  91.1  Unlock100.0
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  21.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  99.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock106.2100.0
  109.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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