salaryRock Springs is the 5th-largest city in Wyoming that we track, with 23,127 residents. Rent is lower than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,280 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Wyoming cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Wyoming. It is number 7 of 17 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rock Springs?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rock Springs
| Size | Rock Springs | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $963 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $833 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $942 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,218 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,435 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rock Springs overall?
Everyday prices in Wyoming overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Rock Springs, so the Wyoming figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rock Springs
Life in Rock Springs
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rock Springs?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $771 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $256,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rock Springs, WY?
Renting in Rock Springs costs a median of about $1,007 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wyoming median is $1,086.
How much do I need to make to live in Rock Springs?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,280 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rock Springs cheap or expensive?
Rock Springs is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.2% of the typical household income of $74,598. It ranks 7th cheapest of 17 Wyoming cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rock Springs?
The median homeowner in Rock Springs pays $1,561 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.
Is Rock Springs more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Wyoming are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Rock Springs?
The median home value in Rock Springs is $256,200, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
23,127 people live in Rock Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.