Rent Affordability for A Carpenter in Wyoming
A typical carpenter in Wyoming earns about $57,284 a year, which supports approximately $1,432 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked Wyoming city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 10 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 2 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, WY | $955/mo | 20% | affordable |
| Torrington, WY | $1,000/mo | 20.9% | affordable |
| Rawlins, WY | $1,025/mo | 21.5% | affordable |
| Green River, WY | $1,032/mo | 21.6% | affordable |
| Rock Springs, WY | $1,149/mo | 24.1% | affordable |
| Laramie, WY | $1,161/mo | 24.3% | affordable |
| Gillette, WY | $1,326/mo | 27.8% | affordable |
| Cody, WY | $1,389/mo | 29.1% | affordable |
| Casper, WY | $1,401/mo | 29.3% | affordable |
| Lander, WY | $1,413/mo | 29.6% | affordable |
| Sheridan, WY | $1,440/mo | 30.2% | stretched |
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,528/mo | 32% | stretched |