Malta, MT Cost of Living


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United States / Montana / No Metro Area / Phillips County / Malta / Zip Codes

Malta cost of living score
80.8
Less expensive
19.2% lower
than the US average
19.2% lower
than the Montana average
Malta, Montana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.2% lower than the U.S. average and 19.2% lower than the average for Montana.

Malta, MT

Housing costs in Malta?
A typical home costs $143,500, which is 57.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 67.5% less expensive than the average Montana home, at $441,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Malta costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.3% cheaper than the state average of $990.

Can I afford Malta?
To live comfortably in Malta, Montana, a minimum annual income of $27,360 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Malta?
Malta, MT is known for its relatively low cost of living. The median home price in Malta is $118,700, which is much lower than the national average of $196,500. Groceries are also reasonably priced, with basic items costing about 11% less than the national average. Additionally, utilities such as electricity and gas averages around 10% cheaper than the national average. Transportation costs are low as well; owning and operating a car will typically cost you around $7,600 per year. All in all, Malta offers excellent value for those looking to stretch their budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMaltaMontanaUnited States
  80.8100.0100.0
  98.499.6100
  100.099.6100.0
  51.9121.3100.0
  $143,500$441,800$338,100
  97.6%90.7%100.0%
  74.575.2100.0
  77.390.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

Hello, My name is Marcie and I was shocked when I read Joann & Bryce's comments about Malta. I visited there from CA (I have friends there who live on a ranch) and I  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hey Bryce from Fresno, I am still here in this miserable little town. You have really gotten it correct about the Sherrif and the district judge. I am almost 70 years  More

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Joann from Malta hit the nail on the head! I am a 27 year old guy from California when I had the misfortune of breaking down in Malta in August 2006. I took a job at the  More

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