Cost of Living in Rawlins, WY

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3%
Overall NAT. AVG.
0%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
8%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Rawlins Wyoming National
Cost of living97100100
Groceries100101100
Health care9798100
Housing92102100
Transportation100100100
Utilities105103100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9798100
Household Items9799100
Education & Childcare9897100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Rawlins is 3% lower than the Wyoming average
  • The cost of living in Rawlins is 3% lower than the national average
  • Rawlins housing is 8% lower than the national average
  • Wyoming general sales tax is 22% lower than the national average
  • Wyoming state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$129,017$10,751$3,010$3,871
      Renters$54,759$4,563$1,278$1,643
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Rawlins, WY, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Rawlins, the median monthly income is $129,017 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $3,010 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $54,759, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $1,278 on monthly rental expenses.

      Wyoming Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Wyoming 4% 6%

      Wyoming Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Wyoming 0% 0%

      Nearby cities with low cost of living

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      Sinclair, WY446919.4%
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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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