Moving to Minnesota from Malta
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Malta to Minnesota — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Malta to Minnesota, you would find that Minnesota is 41.7% more expensive than Malta overall. A €65,579 salary in Malta would need to be roughly $73,218 in Minnesota to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint Paul averages 56°F vs 72°F in Valletta, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Malta to Minnesota.
What does your salary buy?
€65,579 → $73,218
To maintain the same standard of living in Minnesota
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 6.4% more
Groceries
pay 46.5% more
Transportation
pay 27.1% more
Housing
pay 46.0% more
Childcare
pay 2.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 38.8% 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?
How many people actually move from Malta to Minnesota, based on official data.
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
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- 1,829,251
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Malta
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malta to Minnesota.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Malta performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Minnesota 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
Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) |
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| Month | Valletta | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) |
| Feb | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) |
| Mar | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) |
| Apr | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) |
| May | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) |
| Jun | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) |
| Jul | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) |
| Aug | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) |
| Sep | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°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 Minnesota than Malta?
Costs in Minnesota and Malta are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Minnesota?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $18,304 in Minnesota on a €65,579 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Minnesota?
Usually fine from major cities in Minnesota. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Minnesota compared to Malta?
Malta performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Minnesota compared to Malta?
The average high temperature in Saint Paul is 56°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Saint Paul receives around 28.5 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.
What language do they speak in Minnesota?
The official language in Minnesota is English. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.
