Malta, OH vs Middleport, OH

Middleport is moderately more affordable than Malta, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Malta scores 63 compared to 58 for Middleport, 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 $755/month compared to $655/month in Middleport — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middleport is more affordable at $76,600 median vs $98,300.

Median household income in Malta is $35,833 compared to $35,341 in Middleport (+1.4%). Malta does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Malta spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, more than the 22.2% in Middleport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.9°F vs 54.9°F). Middleport receives more rainfall at 44.2" per year compared to 38.6" in Malta.