Sterling, Kansas vs. Rock Springs, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Springs, Wyoming is 31.7% more expensive than Sterling, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $65,845 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Springs, Wyoming is more expensive than Sterling, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Rock Springs
than in Sterling, Kansas
Sterling, KS vs. Rock Springs, WY
Compared to Sterling, Rock Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  43.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher