Malta, MT Cost of Living


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United States / Montana / No Metro Area / Phillips County / Malta / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Malta, Montana?
$2,280 / month
for a family, 57.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $27,360 for the year for a family.
$2,433 / month
for a single person, 49.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $29,200 for the year for a single person.

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
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMaltaMontanaUnited States
    Unlock100.0100.0
  98.4  Unlock100.0
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  51.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$441,800$338,100
  97.6  Unlock100.0
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  77.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 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 17 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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