Cost of Living in Wyoming (WY)
Compare costs across 4 Wyoming cities. From home services to salaries, see how WY stacks up against the national average.
4
Cities
109
Avg Cost Index
$56K
Avg Income
Direct Answer
Wyoming's average cost index is 109, which is above the national baseline of 100. Casper is the most affordable tracked city in WY at index 92, while Jackson is the most expensive at index 155.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive tracked cities is 63 index points, so state-level averages should be used as a map, not a final budget.
State cost overviewBLS, Census, HUD inputsLast verified May 2026
Wyoming Highlights: Most affordable city: Casper (index 92). Most expensive: Jackson (index 155). The gap between cheapest and most expensive is 63 index points.
What Drives the Statewide Cost Picture?
Average index
109/100
Wyoming is above the national cost baseline across tracked cities.
Cheapest city
Casper
Casper has a cost index of 92.
Most expensive
Jackson
Jackson has a cost index of 155.
Income average
$56K
Average median household income across 4 tracked WY cities.
Cheapest and Most Expensive Cities in Wyoming
Wyoming State Taxes (2026)
Headline tax rates that affect your real take-home pay and total cost of living in Wyoming.
State Income Tax
0%
No income tax
Combined Sales Tax
5.44%
4% state + 1.44% avg local
Property Tax (Effective)
0.56%
~$1,680/yr on a $300K home
Tax friendly: Wyoming has no state income tax - workers keep more of their paycheck. No state estate tax. Estimate your take-home pay
State Planning Checklist
- Start with Casper if the priority is lowest recurring cost inside Wyoming.
- Compare Jackson against salary and tax advantages before assuming the higher-cost city is worse.
- Use city pages for rent, salary, insurance, and local service costs before making a relocation decision.