Lusk, WY vs Newcastle, WY

Lusk is moderately more affordable than Newcastle, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Lusk scores 64 compared to 67 for Newcastle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newcastle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lusk is $590/month compared to $711/month in Newcastle — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lusk is more affordable at $164,200 median vs $173,500.

Median household income in Lusk is $44,755 compared to $77,014 in Newcastle (-41.9%). While Newcastle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lusk spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 11.1% in Newcastle.