Lincoln, MT vs Roberts, MT

Lincoln is moderately more affordable than Roberts, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Lincoln scores 79 compared to 86 for Roberts, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roberts can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lincoln is $764/month compared to $1,182/month in Roberts — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lincoln has cheaper rent, Roberts actually has lower median home values ($225,000 vs $286,200).

Median household income in Lincoln is $45,912 compared to $92,589 in Roberts (-50.4%). 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 Lincoln spend roughly 20% 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°F in Lincoln. Roberts receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 12.1" in Lincoln.