Casper, Wyoming
In Casper, Wyoming, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.84 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.22 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,224, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Casper's cost-of-living index of 78 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.84
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,224
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.25
Combo meal
Electricity
12.85¢
per kWh · ~$116/mo
Car Insurance
$148/mo
$1,780/yr
Median Household Income
$71,247
29.4% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.74 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.87 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.23 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.81 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.62 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$10.13 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$4.82 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.27 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.56 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.55 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.07 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.11 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.60 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.77 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.00 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.87 | $4.74 | +22.5% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.11 | $7.87 | +28.8% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.29 | $6.23 | +17.8% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.33 | $1.81 | +36.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.68 | $4.62 | +25.5% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.52 | $10.13 | +34.7% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.33 | $4.82 | +44.7% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.58 | $4.27 | +19.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.98 | $4.56 | +14.6% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.99 | $2.55 | +28.1% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.67 | $2.07 | +24.0% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.07 | $7.11 | +40.2% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.75 | $4.60 | +22.7% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $5.77 | +26.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.60 | $8.00 | +42.9% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.25
Casual Dining
$20.48
Monthly Spend
$319.74
+4.07% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.60
$10.64
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $7.45
$11.49
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $7.98
$11.92
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $3.65
$5.07
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Average 1BR: $1,004/mo · 2BR: $1,444/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
40k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,181
$61k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$71k
household median
Employment by Sector — Casper
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$60k/yr
~$61k/yr
~$24k/yr
~$77k/yr
~$68k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 56025
Highest Paying Sector
Natural Resources & Mining
$2,092/wk · $109k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$454/wk · $24k/yr
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