Cost of Living in Wyoming

Avg Index: 88

11 cities · Updated March 2026

$1,034
Avg Rent / Month
$74,899
Avg Income
$358,645
Avg Home Value
88
Avg Cost Index
0%
Income Tax
4.0%
Sales Tax
Cheapest in Wyoming
Riverton
Index: 63 · Rent: $885/mo
Most Expensive in Wyoming
Jackson
Index: 226 · Rent: $1,975/mo

Wyoming Cost of Living Overview

Wyoming is significantly more affordable than the national average, with a state-wide cost index of 88. The average monthly rent across Wyoming cities is $1,034, with median household incomes averaging $74,899 per year. The cheapest city is Riverton (index 63) and the most expensive is Jackson (index 226).

Wyoming has no state income tax, making it attractive for high earners. However, the 4.0% sales tax and 0.56% property tax rate offset some of those savings.

All 11 Cities in Wyoming — Ranked by Cost

Sorted from cheapest to most expensive (US average = 100)

#CityCost Index RentIncomeHome ValuePopulation
1 Riverton 63 $885/mo $56,280 $204,900 10,803
2 Evanston 65 $841/mo $76,569 $236,400 11,803
3 Green River 71 $912/mo $85,399 $255,600 11,679
4 Rock Springs 72 $943/mo $73,307 $245,600 23,229
5 Casper 73 $964/mo $69,171 $250,700 58,754
6 Gillette 76 $922/mo $90,699 $257,200 33,278
7 Laramie 77 $933/mo $52,414 $302,200 31,848
8 Sheridan 78 $933/mo $61,598 $295,300 19,035
9 Cheyenne 86 $1,035/mo $77,176 $311,200 64,976
10 Cody 88 $1,039/mo $68,676 $357,300 10,121
11 Jackson 226 $1,975/mo $112,609 $1,228,700 10,746

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about cost of living in Wyoming

What is the cost of living in Wyoming?
The average cost of living index across 11 cities in Wyoming is 88 (US average = 100). Average rent is $1,034/month and median household income averages $74,899/year.
What is the cheapest city in Wyoming?
The cheapest city in Wyoming is Riverton with a cost index of 63, median rent of $885/month, and median income of $56,280/year.
What is the most expensive city in Wyoming?
The most expensive city in Wyoming is Jackson with a cost index of 226, median rent of $1,975/month, and median income of $112,609/year.
What are taxes like in Wyoming?
Wyoming has a top income tax rate of 0%, a sales tax of 4.0%, and an effective property tax rate of 0.56%. There is no state income tax.
How many cities does CostToLive cover in Wyoming?
We track cost of living data for 11 cities in Wyoming with populations of 10,000 or more, using US Census Bureau ACS 2023 data.