Moving to Malta from Mississippi

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Mississippi to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Mississippi to Malta, you would find that Malta is 5.3% more expensive than Mississippi. A $75,000 salary in Mississippi would need to be roughly €77,621 in Malta to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Mississippi to Malta.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €77,621

To maintain the same standard of living in Malta

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 16.1% more

Groceries

pay 8.9% less

Transportation

pay 36.1% more

Housing

pay 19.4% less

Childcare

pay 37.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 7.5% more

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.876 EUR (July 2026)

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 Mississippi to Malta, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
3,632 ↑ 118% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Malta · UN DESA

Who's moving to Malta?

Top countries of origin for Malta's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mississippi to Malta.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

MS
41.9%
MT
28.9%

Malta performs significantly better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MS
82.0%
MT
87.0%

Malta performs significantly better than Mississippi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
3.1%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$41,778
MT
$57,200

Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Mississippi leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MS
71.9 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs

Malta performs significantly better than Mississippi across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jackson Rain: 54.3 in/yr (1380 mm)
76° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Valletta Rain: 21.8 in/yr (553 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jackson Valletta
Jan–Mar 62°/41°F (17°/5°C) 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/62°F (28°/17°C) 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/70°F (32°/21°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 67°/46°F (20°/8°C) 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Jackson Valletta
Jan 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.7°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 68°/47°F (20.2°/8.2°C) 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.1°C) 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 83°/63°F (28.3°/17.1°C) 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.4°C) 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.2°C) 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 87°/66°F (30.3°/18.9°C) 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.8°C) 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C) 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Malta. To live, work, or study long-term in Malta, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Malta's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Malta without a visa.
Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Malta passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Malta than Mississippi?

No — Malta is on average about 18% more expensive than Mississippi. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Malta?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €19,405 in Malta on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Malta?

Usually fine from major cities in Malta. 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 Malta compared to Mississippi?

Malta performs significantly better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Malta compared to Mississippi?

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 76°F in Jackson. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Jackson gets 54.3 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Mississippi, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MT
Population 2,967,297 464,186
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +356
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112