Alpine, WY vs Burns, WY

Burns is moderately more affordable than Alpine, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Alpine scores 111 compared to 98 for Burns, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alpine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alpine is $1,213/month compared to $1,639/month in Burns — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alpine has cheaper rent, Burns actually has lower median home values ($198,500 vs $511,000).

Median household income in Alpine is $100,625 compared to $49,851 in Burns (+101.9%). While Alpine is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alpine spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 39.5% in Burns. The Alpine ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.