Basin, WY vs Evansville, WY

Basin is moderately more affordable than Evansville, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Basin scores 72 compared to 80 for Evansville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Evansville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Basin is $914/month compared to $924/month in Evansville — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Basin is more affordable at $143,900 median vs $237,200.

Median household income in Basin is $59,941 compared to $79,760 in Evansville (-24.8%). While Evansville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Basin spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Evansville.