Havre North, MT vs Roberts, MT
There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Havre North is 22.3% cheaper than Roberts. With a cost index of 67 vs 86, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Havre North to Roberts should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.
On the housing front, median rent in Havre North is $786/month compared to $1,182/month in Roberts — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Havre North is more affordable at $125,600 median vs $225,000.
Median household income in Havre North is $36,695 compared to $92,589 in Roberts (-60.4%). While Roberts is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Havre North spend roughly 25.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Roberts.
Climate-wise, Roberts is notably warmer with an average of 48.2°F compared to 43.6°F in Havre North. Roberts receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 11.8" in Havre North.
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