Rock Rapids, Iowa vs. Gillette, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gillette, Wyoming is 24.5% more expensive than Rock Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $99,594 in Gillette, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gillette, Wyoming is more expensive than Rock Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Gillette
than in Rock Rapids, Iowa
Rock Rapids, IA vs. Gillette, WY
Compared to Rock Rapids, Gillette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher