2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Rock Springs, WY vs Stanwood, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Stanwood or is it cheaper to live in Rock Springs?
- Stanwood is 44.9% more expensive than Rock Springs.

Which city has more affordable housing, Stanwood or Rock Springs?
- Stanwood housing costs are 142.7% more expensive than Rock Springs housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Rock Springs or is Health Care more affordable in Stanwood.
- Health related expenses are 40.9% less in Stanwood.
 Rock Springs, WYStanwood, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock136.2100
 Food & Groceries91.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock86.7100
 Housing83.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$610,400$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock107.9100
 Miscellaneous91.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

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 17 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 18 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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Reviews for Stanwood    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I BELIEVE THAT WITH THE NEW TRAIN STATION AND THE UFF DA SHOP BEING AS A CITIZEN OF STANWOOD WE COULD UPHOLD THE SUMMER  More

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We moved to Camano Island, just west of Stanwood, from California over a year ago. The quality of life here for our family is fantastic. The weather is fantastic, the  More

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