Can A Chef Afford Rent in Lander, WY?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.3% of gross income.
Lander rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming state estimate).
About rent and a chef salary
Chef pay varies sharply by restaurant type, with executive chefs at high-end establishments earning materially above the BLS mean. At the national-average chef salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,604 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Lander, which improves the affordability math on a chef salary:
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Can a chef afford rent in Lander, WY?
Median rent in Lander is $1,521 a month. A typical chef in Wyoming earns about $60,301 a year, which makes that rent 30.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a chef afford in Lander?
Using the 30% rule, a chef salary in Wyoming (~$60,301/yr) supports up to $1,508 a month in rent. Lander's current median rent is $1,521/mo, which is $13/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a chef work to cover rent in Lander?
At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a chef in Wyoming works roughly 52.5 hours a month to cover Lander's median rent of $1,521.
Where is rent cheaper than Lander for a chef?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Cheyenne ($1,516/mo), Cody ($1,516/mo), Cody ($1,512/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a chef salary.