Can A Carpenter Afford Rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 31.3% of gross income.
Cheyenne rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming state estimate).
About rent and a carpenter salary
Carpenter pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. Union carpenters in high-cost cities often earn well above the BLS mean. At the national-average carpenter salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,524 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Cheyenne, which improves the affordability math on a carpenter salary:
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Can a carpenter afford rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Median rent in Cheyenne is $1,494 a month. A typical carpenter in Wyoming earns about $57,284 a year, which makes that rent 31.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a carpenter afford in Cheyenne?
Using the 30% rule, a carpenter salary in Wyoming (~$57,284/yr) supports up to $1,432 a month in rent. Cheyenne's current median rent is $1,494/mo, which is $62/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a carpenter work to cover rent in Cheyenne?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a carpenter in Wyoming works roughly 54.2 hours a month to cover Cheyenne's median rent of $1,494.
Where is rent cheaper than Cheyenne for a carpenter?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Lander ($1,450/mo), Cody ($1,431/mo), Sheridan ($1,423/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a carpenter salary.