Cost of living in Wyoming
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
Prices in Wyoming are 7.3% below the national average — a Regional Price Parity of 92.7 (U.S. = 100), making it the #16 cheapest of 51 states and DC. Compare Wyoming with any other state below, including the effect of taxes.
- Texas vs Wyoming prices
- 4.7% pricier
- Take-home in Wyoming at $75,000
- $61,593$5,133 / month
- Take-home you'd need in Texas
- $64,494$5,374 / month
- Take-home in Texas at the same $75,000
- $61,593$5,133 / month
- Same salary: change in real take-home
- −4.5%−$2,901 a year in Wyoming buying power
Equivalent after tax = the gross pay in Texas whose take-home, adjusted for Texas prices, buys what your Wyoming take-home buys today. Statewide averages — big metros (and rent) vary a lot within a state.
How to compare Wyoming with another state
- Enter your salary — the calculator starts with Wyoming as your current state.
- Pick the state you're comparing with (moving to Wyoming? press ⇄ to swap).
- Read the salary with equal buying power after taxes, and the "same salary" change in your real take-home.
Wyoming prices by category
| Category | Wyoming | vs U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.7 | −7.3% |
| Goods | 95.4 | −4.6% |
| Housing (rent) | 71.1 | −28.9% |
| Utilities | 78.4 | −21.6% |
| Other services | 100.4 | +0.4% |
Low housing costs keep Wyoming affordable: rents run 29% below average. The overall price level rose 1.2% relative to the nation versus 2023 (91.6). Housing covers rent and the rental value of owner-occupied homes; "other services" includes health care, dining out, transportation and education.
Take-home pay in Wyoming, adjusted for prices
| Salary | Taxes | Take-home | Real take-home | U.S.-average equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $7,645 | $42,355 | $45,695 | $53,943 |
| $75,000 | $13,408 | $61,593 | $66,449 | $80,914 |
| $100,000 | $20,820 | $79,180 | $85,424 | $107,885 |
At $75,000, Wyoming ranks #9 of 51 for real take-home pay, after both taxes and prices. Full paycheck details: Wyoming paycheck calculator.
What $75,000 in Wyoming equals in other states
Prices = price level relative to Wyoming. "Salary (after tax)" is what you'd need to earn there, single filer, to live like you do on $75,000 in Wyoming once both prices and state taxes are counted.
| State | Prices | Salary (prices only) | Salary (after tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | +2.1% | $76,581 | $81,453 |
| South Dakota | −4.4% | $71,678 | $71,123 |
| Nebraska | −2.8% | $72,906 | $76,236 |
| Colorado | +11.2% | $83,384 | $89,969 |
| Utah | +6.7% | $79,995 | $86,154 |
| Idaho | +3.0% | $77,268 | $82,270 |
| State | Prices | Salary (prices only) | Salary (after tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | −6.2% | $70,344 | $72,695 |
| Mississippi | −6.2% | $70,357 | $72,672 |
| Iowa | −5.3% | $71,012 | $73,382 |
| Oklahoma | −5.2% | $71,077 | $74,405 |
| California | +19.5% | $89,588 | $101,251 |
| Hawaii | +18.6% | $88,966 | $100,108 |
| Washington, DC | +18.6% | $88,925 | $99,149 |
| New Jersey | +17.4% | $88,038 | $96,713 |
| Texas | +4.7% | $78,533 | $79,124 |
| Florida | +11.6% | $83,676 | $85,128 |
| New York | +16.4% | $87,323 | $96,642 |
Moving from Wyoming to a pricier state? The "after taxes too" column folds in state income tax, so a no-tax state can beat a cheaper state with a high income tax. Statewide averages hide large metro differences — check local rents before you move.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by State, 2024 (table SARPP, released February 19, 2026, bea.gov). Take-home pay: our 2026 federal, FICA and state income-tax engine, single filer, no pre-tax deductions; local income taxes are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wyoming expensive to live in?
Wyoming has a price level of 92.7 (U.S. = 100), so living costs are 7.3% below the national average. It ranks #16 of 51 from cheapest to most expensive (BEA 2024).
How much do you need to make to live in Wyoming?
To match the buying power of a $75,000 salary at national-average prices, you need about $69,518 in Wyoming before taxes. After Wyoming taxes, $75,000 takes home $61,593 — worth $66,449 at U.S.-average prices, #9 of 51 states.
How much more expensive is rent in Wyoming?
Wyoming's housing price level is 71.1, meaning rents are 28.9% below the national average. Goods are 95.4 and utilities 78.4.
Which neighboring state is cheapest?
South Dakota (price level 88.6, −4.4% vs Wyoming). A $75,000 Wyoming salary is equivalent to $71,123 there after taxes.
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