Rent Affordability for A Chef in Wyoming
A typical chef in Wyoming earns about $60,301 a year, which supports approximately $1,508 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. 11 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 1 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, WY | $955/mo | 19% | very comfortable |
| Torrington, WY | $1,000/mo | 19.9% | very comfortable |
| Rawlins, WY | $1,025/mo | 20.4% | affordable |
| Green River, WY | $1,032/mo | 20.5% | affordable |
| Rock Springs, WY | $1,149/mo | 22.9% | affordable |
| Laramie, WY | $1,161/mo | 23.1% | affordable |
| Gillette, WY | $1,326/mo | 26.4% | affordable |
| Cody, WY | $1,389/mo | 27.6% | affordable |
| Casper, WY | $1,401/mo | 27.9% | affordable |
| Lander, WY | $1,413/mo | 28.1% | affordable |
| Sheridan, WY | $1,440/mo | 28.7% | affordable |
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,528/mo | 30.4% | stretched |