Wyoming
WYWest · 2 cities tracked · Updated 2026
Wyoming is cheaper than the national average. Across the 2 cities we track, the cost of living index averages 80 (US = 100) and typical rent averages $1,479 a month, 23% below the national figure of $1,932.
State Averages
Avg Gas Price
$4.11
Regular unleaded
Avg Rent
$1,479
All units/mo
Avg COL Index
80
vs. 100 national avg
Wyoming Cost of Living Analysis
Where the money goes
The biggest cost pressure in Wyoming is gas, at 3% above the national average. The biggest break is rent, at 23% below it.
Rent trend
Rent rose an average of 4.2% over the past year across the 2 cities we track, faster than the 2.7% national change. Cheyenne saw the biggest move (up 6.5%), while Casper was up just 1.9%.
City to city
Where you live inside Wyoming matters. Typical rent runs from $1,429 in Casper to $1,529 in Cheyenne, a gap of $100 a month or about $1,200 a year.
Affordability
Rent, gas, groceries, electricity and car insurance take about 41% of median household income in the counties we track, which ranks near the middle of 51 states. Median household income there averages $74,566 (Census ACS 2023). Groceries are counted at what the average household in the region spends on food at home (BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey).
Energy and driving
Regular gas costs $4.11 a gallon, 3% above the $3.98 national average. A typical electric bill runs about $130 a month versus $166 nationally, and full coverage car insurance averages $1,780 a year versus $2,150.
Groceries
Grocery prices in the West rose 2.4% over the past year (BLS food at home), compared with 1.8% nationally. Item prices on our city pages are national BLS averages, so local stores may be higher or lower.
Built from the AAA, Zillow, EIA, Bankrate, BLS and Census data on this site. National comparisons use typical rent of $1,932 a month and gas of $3.98 a gallon. See the methodology.
Cities in Wyoming
Median Household Income by County
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · 23 counties
| County | Median Income |
|---|---|
| 1Teton County | $112,681 |
| 2Campbell County | $95,253 |
| 3Weston County | $87,545 |
| 4Lincoln County | $86,092 |
| 5Sublette County | $82,791 |
| 6Uinta County | $82,672 |
| 7Converse County | $79,164 |
| 8Laramie County | $77,884 |
| 9Sweetwater County | $76,464 |
| 10Natrona County | $71,247 |
| 11Crook County | $71,209 |
| 12Sheridan County | $70,855 |
| 13Park County | $70,533 |
| 14Carbon County | $66,721 |
| 15Platte County | $66,299 |
| 16Goshen County | $64,882 |
| 17Fremont County | $64,646 |
| 18Hot Springs County | $64,375 |
| 19Johnson County | $63,905 |
| 20Washakie County | $62,648 |
| 21Big Horn County | $60,547 |
| 22Albany County | $59,881 |
| 23Niobrara County | $48,987 |
Wyoming Cost of Living FAQ
Is Wyoming expensive to live in?
Wyoming is about 20% cheaper than the national average. Across the 2 cities we track, the cost of living index averages 80, where 100 is the US average.
What is the average rent in Wyoming?
Typical rent in Wyoming averages $1,479 a month across the 2 cities we track as of September 2026, 23% below the national typical rent of $1,932. That ranks near the middle of 51 states. The figure is the Zillow Observed Rent Index for all home types.
What is the cheapest city to live in Wyoming?
Of the 2 cities we track in Wyoming, Casper has the lowest cost of living index at 78. It also has the lowest typical rent we track there, at $1,429 a month.
What is the most expensive city in Wyoming?
Cheyenne has the highest cost of living index of the cities we track in Wyoming, at 82. The highest typical rent is in Cheyenne, at $1,529 a month.
How much is gas in Wyoming?
Regular unleaded averages $4.11 a gallon in Wyoming as of November 11, 2026 (AAA state average), 3% above the national average of $3.98. That is the 17th most expensive of 51 states.
Is rent going up in Wyoming?
Rent in Wyoming rose an average of 4.2% over the past year across the 2 cities we track, compared with a 2.7% change nationally.
How much is electricity in Wyoming?
Residential electricity in Wyoming averages 14.4 cents per kWh (EIA), versus 18.4 cents nationally. At 900 kWh a month, a typical bill is about $130.
How much is car insurance in Wyoming?
Full coverage car insurance in Wyoming averages $1,780 a year, or about $148 a month (Bankrate and NAIC), compared with $2,150 a year nationally. That is the 14th lowest of 51 states.