Lisbon, ND vs Rolla, ND

Rolla is moderately more affordable than Lisbon, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Lisbon scores 67 compared to 62 for Rolla, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lisbon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lisbon is $671/month compared to $695/month in Rolla — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lisbon has cheaper rent, Rolla actually has lower median home values ($121,500 vs $185,700).

Median household income in Lisbon is $61,953 compared to $52,841 in Rolla (+17.2%). While Lisbon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lisbon spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Rolla.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.2°F vs 40.2°F). Lisbon receives more rainfall at 24" per year compared to 20" in Rolla.