Hudson, WY vs Ranchester, WY

Hudson is moderately more affordable than Ranchester, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Hudson scores 72 compared to 80 for Ranchester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ranchester can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hudson is $792/month compared to $765/month in Ranchester — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ranchester has cheaper rent, Hudson actually has lower median home values ($188,200 vs $295,900).

Median household income in Hudson is $54,500 compared to $65,568 in Ranchester (-16.9%). While Ranchester is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hudson spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Ranchester.