Riverton, WY Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Riverton, Wyoming?
$3,750 / month
for a family, 30.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $45,000 for the year for a family.
$2,200 / month
for a single person, 53.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,400 for the year for a single person.

Riverton cost of living score
92.4
Less expensive
7.6% lower
than the US average
5.2% lower
than the Wyoming average
Riverton, Wyoming gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.6% lower than the U.S. average and 5.2% higher than the average for Wyoming.

Riverton, WY

Housing costs in Riverton?
A typical home costs $234,700, which is 30.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.7% less expensive than the average Wyoming home, at $324,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Riverton costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.0% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Riverton?
To live comfortably in Riverton, Wyoming, a minimum annual income of $45,000 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Riverton?
Riverton, WY is a great place to live due to its affordable cost of living. The median home value in Riverton is $169,700, which is significantly lower than the national average. Additionally, the city's cost of living index is about twelve points lower than the US average. This makes rent more affordable as well; the median monthly rent for Riverton is around $826. Groceries and transportation are also relatively inexpensive compared to other cities in the US. All these factors contribute to make Riverton a great place to call home without breaking your budget.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRivertonWyomingUnited States
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    Unlock$324,500$338,100
  99.9  Unlock100.0
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   100=National Average

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The City of Riverton has some significant issues to contend with. There is a high property crime issue due to proximity to the Wind River Reservation. There is an  More

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problems that affect quality of life. There are a lot of hidden costs to living in Riverton as well as much of Wyoming. This is especially true when it comes to auto  More

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