Cost of Living in Rock River, WY

With a cost of living index of 90, Rock River, WY is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Wyoming state average. Rock River is a small community of 254 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Rock River's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,558 (18% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $128,300 (58% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Rock River is $62,750, which is 16% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 30% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.