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. 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 | 18.4% | very comfortable |
| Riverton, WY | $955/mo | 19% | very comfortable |
| Torrington, WY | $1,000/mo | 19.9% | very comfortable |
| Green River, WY | $1,032/mo | 20.5% | affordable |
| Laramie, WY | $1,125/mo | 22.4% | affordable |
| Rock Springs, WY | $1,138/mo | 22.6% | affordable |
| Gillette, WY | $1,265/mo | 25.2% | affordable |
| Casper, WY | $1,422/mo | 28.3% | affordable |
| Lander, WY | $1,521/mo | 30.3% | stretched |
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,529/mo | 30.4% | stretched |
| Cody, WY | $1,538/mo | 30.6% | stretched |
| Sheridan, WY | $1,680/mo | 33.4% | stretched |