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Pablo vs Rocky Point

Pablo, Montana versus Rocky Point, Montana: a factual, side-by-side comparison of cost of living, housing, safety, schools, and climate. Greener figures rank better among US places.

Overall livability

Pablo

Mixed · objective livability40/100

Rocky Point

Mixed · objective livability45/100

Rocky Point edges out Pablo on overall objective livability (45 vs 40 of 100), though each leads on different factors below.

Factor-by-factor comparison

FactorPabloRocky Point
Affordability
Median Household Income$35k$121k
Cost of Living$53k$53k
Home Value$134k$678k
Monthly Rent$665
Monthly Owner Costs$436$75
Property Tax Rate0.91%
Income Tax5.90%5.90%
Sales Tax0.00%0.00%
Estimated total tax burden9.34%5.90%
Unemployment8.2%0.0%
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F26°F
Summer Temp (Jul)67°F67°F
Annual Precipitation26.2 in15.0 in
Annual Snowfall33.6 in33.6 in
Sunny Days212 days239 days
Summer Humidity45°F48°F
Comfortable Days38 days38 days
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk93.194.1
Air Quality33 AQI27 AQI
School Quality44.138.3
Violent Crime1380/100k1380/100k
Property Crime2023/100k2023/100k
Community
Population1,799156
Median Age28.169.7
Racial Diversity0.620.19
Male/Female Ratio1.001.29
Political LeaningR+15R+15
White (%)39.5%89.1%
Black (%)0.8%0.0%
Hispanic (%)5.7%0.0%
Asian (%)0.0%0.0%
Other / Multiracial (%)54.0%10.9%
Getting Around
Walkability5.2/205.2/20
Airport Distance160 mi156 mi
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access75.8%74.7%
Amenities Nearby22.231346.15
Park & Nature AccessExcellentLimited

Each figure is colored by how it ranks among all US places: green is strong, amber average, red weaker. Neutral factors (population, demographics, target-style climate) show their percentile without a better/worse claim.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pablo or Rocky Point more affordable?
Rocky Point has the lower cost of living: its index is $53k, compared with Pablo's $53k and Rocky Point's $53k.
Is Pablo or Rocky Point safer?
Rocky Point has the lower violent crime rate. Pablo reports 1380/100k and Rocky Point reports 1380/100k (violent crimes per 100,000 residents).
Are homes cheaper in Pablo or Rocky Point?
The median home value is $134k in Pablo and $678k in Rocky Point, so homes are more affordable in Pablo.
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