Riverton, WY vs Rock Springs, WY

Riverton is moderately more affordable than Rock Springs, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Riverton scores 76 compared to 81 for Rock Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rock Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Riverton is $885/month compared to $943/month in Rock Springs — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Riverton is more affordable at $204,900 median vs $245,600.

Median household income in Riverton is $56,280 compared to $73,307 in Rock Springs (-23.2%). While Rock Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Riverton spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Rock Springs.