Meeteetse, WY vs Pavillion, WY

Meeteetse is moderately more affordable than Pavillion, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Meeteetse scores 70 compared to 78 for Pavillion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pavillion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Meeteetse is $729/month compared to $1,208/month in Pavillion — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Meeteetse has cheaper rent, Pavillion actually has lower median home values ($110,000 vs $184,700).

Median household income in Meeteetse is $40,294 compared to $50,000 in Pavillion (-19.4%). While Pavillion is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Meeteetse spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, less than the 29% in Pavillion.