Wyoming Cost of Living Calculator 2026

Compare cost of living in Wyoming to other US states and cities. See equivalent salary needed when relocating.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology

Current Annual Salary

Current City

Target City

Equivalent Salary Needed

$88,288.29

Difference

-$11,711.71

Cost Difference

-11.71%

Cost of Living Comparison

Austin, TX Index	111
Cheyenne, WY Index	98
National Average	100
Your Current Salary	$100,000.00
Equivalent in Cheyenne, WY	$88,288.29
You would need less	$11,711.71

Breakdown by Category (Annual)

Housing	-13.33%
Current (Austin, TX)	$40,000.00
Target (Cheyenne, WY)	$34,666.67
Food & Groceries	-1.00%
Current (Austin, TX)	$15,000.00
Target (Cheyenne, WY)	$14,850.00
Transportation	-12.00%
Current (Austin, TX)	$15,000.00
Target (Cheyenne, WY)	$13,200.00
Healthcare	-4.76%
Current (Austin, TX)	$10,000.00
Target (Cheyenne, WY)	$9,523.81

Cost of living indices are approximate and based on aggregate data. Individual expenses may vary significantly. Housing costs tend to have the largest impact when moving between cities.

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

Wyoming Cost of Living Overview

Understanding the cost of living in Wyoming means looking at taxes, housing, and everyday expenses together. Wyoming has no state income tax, which can significantly boost take-home pay compared to states that do. The average property tax rate is 0.58%, and the state sales tax rate is 4.00%.

Cost of living in Wyoming is shaped heavily by what the state chooses not to tax. There is no state income tax, the statewide sales tax is a modest 4% before local add-ons of up to 3%, and the average effective property tax rate sits around 0.58%, well under the national norm. For a working household, that combination leaves more of each paycheck intact and keeps the recurring cost of owning a home relatively low compared with higher-tax states.

Housing and energy then do most of the work in separating one town's budget from another's. A resort community like Jackson carries far steeper housing costs than Cheyenne, Casper, or Laramie, so a salary that feels comfortable in one place can be tight in another even with identical taxes. When comparing job offers between cities, weigh the gap in rent or home prices and commuting distances against the tax picture, since Wyoming's tax advantage is fairly uniform statewide while housing is not.

Wyoming Cost Snapshot (2026)

Avg. Property Tax Rate	0.58%
State Sales Tax Rate	4.00%
Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr (federal; state law $5.15)
State Income Tax	No state income tax
State Disability Insurance (SDI)	No
Estate / Inheritance Tax	No
Local/City Taxes	Counties add local option sales taxes up to 3%

City indexes (U.S. average = 100) are planning estimates on one scale. The 29 cities added in August 2026 were reconciled from BestPlaces city pages, the Payscale and RentCafe cost-of-living calculators (both built on the C2ER Cost of Living Index) and the MERIC state index for Q1 2026; the original 30 large metros date from April 2026 and have not been re-checked since. Local rents and home prices can differ a lot within a metro, and the equivalent salary does not account for income taxes.

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Wyoming Cost of Living FAQ

What makes Wyoming relatively affordable on taxes?

The state has no individual income tax, a 4% base sales tax with local add-ons capped at an extra 2%, and a low average effective property tax rate near 0.58%. That mix means less is taken from wages, spending, and homeownership than in many states, which supports household budgets even where housing runs higher.

How should I compare a salary between two Wyoming cities?

Since income tax is zero statewide and sales and property taxes vary only modestly, the biggest swing is housing. Compare typical rent or home prices and your commute between places like Jackson, Cheyenne, and Casper, then judge whether the pay difference covers the gap in living costs rather than assuming equal salaries go equally far.

Does no state income tax mean my overall costs are lower in Wyoming?

It helps, because keeping all of your wage income leaves more for housing, food, and savings. But the full budget still includes the 4% sales tax plus local add-ons, property tax billed by your county, and local housing and energy prices, so the no-income-tax advantage is one piece of a larger picture.

Which costs vary most across Wyoming?

Housing is the largest variable, with resort and high-amenity areas commanding much higher rents and home prices than the larger working cities. Energy and transportation can also differ given long distances between towns, while the tax components stay fairly consistent statewide because income tax is absent and sales and property rates move within narrow ranges.