Moving to Illinois from Malta
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Malta to Illinois — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Malta to Illinois, you would find that Illinois is 46.4% more expensive than Malta overall. A €65,579 salary in Malta would need to be roughly $73,221 in Illinois to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Springfield averages 63°F vs 72°F in Valletta, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Malta to Illinois.
What does your salary buy?
€65,579 → $73,221
To maintain the same standard of living in Illinois
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 0.6% more
Groceries
pay 33.3% more
Transportation
pay 26.8% more
Housing
pay 57.4% more
Childcare
pay 2.8 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 37.1% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Malta to Illinois, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Malta to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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140.12,154
Malta
Key Indicator Comparison
How Malta and Illinois stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Malta performs better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Illinois performs significantly better than Malta across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Illinois generally does better on employment & economy, though Malta leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Malta performs better than Illinois across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Valletta | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) | 42°/25°F (6°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) | 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 83°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) | 52°/33°F (11°/1°C) |
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| Month | Valletta | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) | 35°/19°F (1.6°/-7.4°C) |
| Feb | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) | 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.2°C) |
| Mar | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) | 52°/32°F (11.2°/0.1°C) |
| Apr | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) | 65°/42°F (18.1°/5.8°C) |
| May | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.4°C) |
| Jun | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) | 85°/64°F (29.4°/17.6°C) |
| Sep | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) | 79°/55°F (26.1°/12.6°C) |
| Oct | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) | 66°/44°F (19.1°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) | 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.1°C) |
| Dec | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) | 38°/22°F (3.5°/-5.3°C) |
Meteorological Office
National Weather ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Malta passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Malta
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Illinois than Malta?
Headline costs are within a few percent between Illinois and Malta; rent and dining are where you'll actually feel differences.
How much money do I need to move to Illinois?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,579 comparable salary, that's around $18,305 in Illinois for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Illinois?
Working remotely from Illinois's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Malta and Illinois.
How is healthcare in Illinois compared to Malta?
Malta performs better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Illinois compared to Malta?
The average high temperature in Springfield is 63°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Springfield receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.
What language do they speak in Illinois?
The official language in Illinois is English. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.
