Shafter, California vs. Malta, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malta, Montana is 21.8% cheaper than Shafter, California.

You would need a salary of $58,624 in Malta, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Shafter, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malta, Montana is cheaper than Shafter, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Malta
than in Shafter, California
Shafter, CA vs. Malta, MT
Compared to Shafter, Malta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower