Cost of living in Wyoming
Prices in Wyoming are 7.3% below the US average (36th highest of 51). Wyoming has no income tax on wages. State sales tax: 4%.
Price levels in Wyoming
| BEA RPP 2024 | Wyoming | vs US (100) |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.7 | −7.3% |
| Goods | 95.4 | −4.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 71.1 | −28.9% |
| Utilities | 78.4 | −21.6% |
| Other services | 100.4 | +0.4% |
Metros in Wyoming
Metros whose principal city is in Wyoming. “Left over” = a single renter earning $60,000, after 2026 taxes (including the principal city’s local tax) and modeled costs.
| Metro | Population | Price level | 2-BR FMR | Infant care / wk* | Left over / mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | 102,938 | 96.5 | $1,228 | $161 | $1,641 |
| Casper, WY | 80,526 | 93.8 | $1,045 | $177 | $1,800 |
*Center-based, DOL 2022 price for the metro’s principal county; a year in brackets marks an older latest-available price. “No data”: DOL publishes no price for that county, and childcare is left out of its budgets.
Taxes in Wyoming (2026)
| Annual tax | Single, $50,000 | Single, $75,000 | Single, $120,000 | Couple, 2 kids, $120,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $3,820 | $7,670 | $17,570 | $5,640 |
| Social Security + Medicare | $3,825 | $5,738 | $9,180 | $9,180 |
| Wyoming income tax | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wyoming payroll taxes | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Take-home pay / month | $3,530 | $5,133 | $7,771 | $8,765 |
Annual liability, standard deduction, Child Tax Credit; local income taxes are not included in this state-level table (see each metro).
Childcare prices across Wyoming
| Age band | Center, median county / wk (2022) | Center / yr today* | Home-based / wk (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (under 2) | $159 | $10,075 | $147 |
| Toddler (2) | $138 | $8,764 | $129 |
| Preschool (3–4) | $139 | $8,816 | $129 |
| School-age (5–12) | $125 | $7,965 | $123 |
Center-based infant care ranges from $110 a week in Goshen County to $300 in Teton County (2022 prices).
DOL National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022; median across 22 counties with 2022 data (1 more counties have only an older year and are not included here). *52 weeks × 1.2224 BLS CPI for day care and preschool, 2022 average to 2026-08. Look up a county.
Property taxes by county
Effective rate = Census median real estate taxes ÷ median home value (ACS 2020-2024), metro-area counties.
| County | Median value | Median tax | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natrona County | $273,000 | $1,645 | 0.60% |
| Laramie County | $348,700 | $1,980 | 0.57% |
Energy and fuel
EIA: electricity 2025, natural gas 2024, gasoline week ending 2026-10-05.
Who moves to and from Wyoming
Census state-to-state migration flows (2024 ACS 1-year; people 1 year and over, ± margin of error at 90%). Totals cover moves between states and DC only: 25,060 in, 18,594 out (net +6,466).
- Florida1,777 ±1,104
- North Carolina1,547 ±1,885
- Colorado1,491 ±645
- Texas1,336 ±865
- Nebraska1,257 ±785
- Utah1,242 ±820
- Montana1,215 ±622
- California1,036 ±585
Frequently asked questions
Is Wyoming expensive to live in?+
BEA’s Regional Price Parities put Wyoming’s overall price level at 92.7 in 2024 (US = 100), the 36th highest of 51 states and DC. Housing is 71.1 and goods 95.4.
Does Wyoming have a state income tax?+
No — Wyoming does not tax wages.
What is the sales tax in Wyoming?+
The state rate is 4% (as of 2026-10-13); groceries are exempt from the state rate. Local sales taxes can add to this.
What is the most affordable metro in Wyoming?+
For a single renter earning $60,000, Casper, WY leaves the most each month after taxes and modeled costs ($1,800), and Cheyenne, WY the least ($1,641).