Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Rock Springs, Wyoming


The cost of living in Rock Springs, Wyoming is 44.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,293 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Springs, Wyoming is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Rock Springs
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Rock Springs, WY
Compared to Seattle, Rock Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.1% higher
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  66.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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