Basin, WY vs Newcastle, WY

Newcastle is moderately more affordable than Basin, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Basin scores 72 compared to 67 for Newcastle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Basin 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 $711/month in Newcastle — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newcastle has cheaper rent, Basin actually has lower median home values ($143,900 vs $173,500).

Median household income in Basin is $59,941 compared to $77,014 in Newcastle (-22.2%). Newcastle offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Basin spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.1% in Newcastle.