What is a pro or con of living in Rock Springs, Wyomingcompared to Bismarck, North Dakota?

Health is 55% more expensive in Rock Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Rock Springs, Wyoming copmared to Bismarck, North Dakota?

A salary of $69,000 in Bismarck, North Dakota could decrease to $68,270 in Rock Springs, Wyoming (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BISMARCK vs. ROCK SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Rock Springs, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Springs, Wyoming is 1.1% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $68,270 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rock Springs, Wyoming is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
55% more expensive in Rock Springs
than in Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck, ND vs. Rock Springs, WY

Compared to Bismarck, Rock Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.5% higher

Commute

3.4% higher

Health

56.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Rock Springs, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

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