Cost of Living in Wyoming
Based on 3 cities we track in Wyoming.
Cost of living in Wyoming is shaped mostly by rent across the 3 cities we track there. A one-bedroom apartment runs around $764 a month — 29% lower than the $1,076 median across the 51 states we track.
Median household income across those cities is $69,171, 5% higher than the $66,029 median across the states we track. Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Medians
Median 1BR Rent
$764
Median Home Value
$302,200
Median Income
$69,171
Avg Temperature
45.4°F
Medians across the Wyoming cities we track — not a statewide population-weighted figure.
State Taxes
State Sales Tax
4%
State Income Tax (top rate)
None
Cities in Wyoming
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Wyoming cost of living — FAQ
- Is Wyoming expensive to live in?
- Wyoming is among the more affordable of the 51 states we track. Its median one-bedroom rent of $764 ranks #49 of 51 and is 29% lower than the $1,076 median.
- What is the average rent in Wyoming?
- Across the 3 cities we track in Wyoming, average rent runs a studio around $730, a one-bedroom around $764, a two-bedroom around $930, a three-bedroom around $1,423 per month (US Census ACS).
- What is the median home price in Wyoming?
- The median home value across the cities we track in Wyoming is $302,200 — 12% higher than the $270,100 median across the states we track.
- Does Wyoming have a state income tax?
- No — Wyoming has no broad-based state income tax on wages. Its state sales tax rate is 4%; local jurisdictions may add more.
- How much do you need to earn to live in Wyoming?
- To keep a one-bedroom rent of $764 near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $31,000 a year. Median household income across the cities we track in Wyoming is $69,171.
Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).