Gillette, WY vs Riverton, WY

Riverton is moderately more affordable than Gillette, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Gillette scores 81 compared to 76 for Riverton, 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 Gillette is $922/month compared to $885/month in Riverton — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Riverton is more affordable at $204,900 median vs $257,200.

Median household income in Gillette is $90,699 compared to $56,280 in Riverton (+61.2%). 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 Gillette spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Riverton.