Evanston, WY vs Gillette, WY

Evanston is moderately more affordable than Gillette, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Evanston scores 77 compared to 81 for Gillette, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gillette can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Evanston is $841/month compared to $922/month in Gillette — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Evanston is more affordable at $236,400 median vs $257,200.

Median household income in Evanston is $76,569 compared to $90,699 in Gillette (-15.6%). While Gillette is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Evanston spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Gillette.