Salem, Oregon vs. Rock Springs, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Springs, Wyoming is 8.7% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $56,611 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Springs, Wyoming is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Rock Springs
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Rock Springs, WY
Compared to Salem, Rock Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  58.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher