Malta, MT vs Poplar, MT

Poplar is moderately more affordable than Malta, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Malta scores 65 compared to 61 for Poplar, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Malta can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Malta is $693/month compared to $680/month in Poplar — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Poplar is more affordable at $91,700 median vs $139,000.

Median household income in Malta is $59,449 compared to $45,104 in Poplar (+31.8%). While Malta is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Malta spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Poplar.

Climate-wise, Malta is notably warmer with an average of 43.9°F compared to 40.5°F in Poplar. Poplar receives more rainfall at 14.2" per year compared to 13.4" in Malta.