Rock Springs, WY Cost of Living


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Rock Springs cost of living score
94
Less expensive
6.0% lower
than the US average
3.6% lower
than the Wyoming average
Rock Springs, Wyoming gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.0% lower than the U.S. average and 3.6% higher than the average for Wyoming.

Rock Springs, WY

Housing costs in Rock Springs?
A typical home costs $252,000, which is 25.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.3% less expensive than the average Wyoming home, at $324,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rock Springs costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.7% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Rock Springs?
To live comfortably in Rock Springs, Wyoming, a minimum annual income of $48,240 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rock Springs?
The cost of living in Rock Springs, WY is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. The median home price in Rock Springs is $153,500, which is much lower than the national average of $231,200. Additionally, the median household income is $59,204, which is just slightly below the national average of $61,937. With these savings on housing and income combined with low cost commodities like food and transportation, it's easy to see why many people choose to live in Rock Springs and take advantage of its affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRock SpringsWyomingUnited States
  94.097.5100.0
  91.899.2100
  146.6145.2100.0
  83.493.5100.0
  $252,000$324,500$338,100
  91.6%94.3%100.0%
  76.777.6100.0
  91.997.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 16 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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