Rifle, Colorado vs. Rock Springs, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Springs, Wyoming is 12.5% cheaper than Rifle, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,773 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Rifle, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Springs, Wyoming is cheaper than Rifle, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Rock Springs
than in Rifle, Colorado
Rifle, CO vs. Rock Springs, WY
Compared to Rifle, Rock Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% lower
      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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  80.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower