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.
Is Wyoming Affordable?
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.
What Drives the Statewide Cost Picture?
Wyoming is above the national cost baseline across tracked cities.
Casper has a cost index of 92.
Jackson has a cost index of 155.
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 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wyoming Cost of Living
What is the cost of living in Wyoming?
Wyoming's average cost-of-living index is 109, which is 9% above the U.S. baseline of 100. Across 4 tracked cities, costs span from index 92 in Casper to 155 in Jackson.
What is the cheapest city to live in Wyoming?
Casper is the most affordable tracked city in Wyoming, with a cost index of 92 — roughly 8% below the national average.
What is the most expensive city in Wyoming?
Jackson is the most expensive tracked city in Wyoming, at a cost index of 155. The gap between Casper and Jackson is 63 index points, so always budget at the city level.
What is the average household income in Wyoming?
The average median household income across 4 tracked Wyoming cities is about $55,815 per year.
Does Wyoming have a state income tax?
No. Wyoming has no state income tax, so workers keep more of each paycheck compared with high-income-tax states.
How much is sales tax in Wyoming?
The combined sales tax in Wyoming averages 5.44% — 4% at the state level plus 1.44% in average local tax.