What is a pro or con of living in Rock Springs, Wyomingcompared to Lakewood, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 55% cheaper in Rock Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Rock Springs, Wyoming copmared to Lakewood, Colorado?

A salary of $50,000 in Lakewood, Colorado could decrease to $35,989 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.

LAKEWOOD vs. ROCK SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Lakewood, Colorado vs. Rock Springs, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Springs, Wyoming is 28.0% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $35,989 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rock Springs, Wyoming is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Rock Springs
than in Lakewood, Colorado

Lakewood, CO vs. Rock Springs, WY

Compared to Lakewood, Rock Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

46.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

34.5% lower

Health

75.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Lakewood, Colorado vs. Rock Springs, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

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