Arapahoe, WY vs Kemmerer, WY

Arapahoe is moderately more affordable than Kemmerer, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Arapahoe scores 63 compared to 69 for Kemmerer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kemmerer can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arapahoe is $483/month compared to $739/month in Kemmerer — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Arapahoe has cheaper rent, Kemmerer actually has lower median home values ($173,100 vs $190,900).

Median household income in Arapahoe is $67,188 compared to $74,375 in Kemmerer (-9.7%). While Kemmerer is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arapahoe spend roughly 8.6% of their income on rent, less than the 11.9% in Kemmerer.