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. 8 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 4 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawlins, WY | $923/mo | 19.3% | very comfortable |
| Riverton, WY | $955/mo | 20% | affordable |
| Torrington, WY | $1,000/mo | 20.9% | affordable |
| Green River, WY | $1,032/mo | 21.6% | affordable |
| Laramie, WY | $1,125/mo | 23.6% | affordable |
| Rock Springs, WY | $1,138/mo | 23.8% | affordable |
| Gillette, WY | $1,265/mo | 26.5% | affordable |
| Casper, WY | $1,422/mo | 29.8% | affordable |
| Lander, WY | $1,521/mo | 31.9% | stretched |
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,529/mo | 32% | stretched |
| Cody, WY | $1,538/mo | 32.2% | stretched |
| Sheridan, WY | $1,680/mo | 35.2% | stretched |