Cortez, Colorado vs. Rock Springs, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Springs, Wyoming is 9.4% more expensive than Cortez, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $54,678 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Cortez, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Springs, Wyoming is more expensive than Cortez, Colorado
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
82% more expensive in Rock Springs
than in Cortez, Colorado
Cortez, CO vs. Rock Springs, WY
Compared to Cortez, Rock Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  82.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher