Rent Affordability for A Dental Assistant in Wyoming
A typical dental assistant in Wyoming earns about $45,646 a year, which supports approximately $1,141 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. 6 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 6 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawlins, WY | $923/mo | 24.3% | affordable |
| Riverton, WY | $955/mo | 25.1% | affordable |
| Torrington, WY | $1,000/mo | 26.3% | affordable |
| Green River, WY | $1,032/mo | 27.1% | affordable |
| Laramie, WY | $1,125/mo | 29.6% | affordable |
| Rock Springs, WY | $1,138/mo | 29.9% | affordable |
| Gillette, WY | $1,265/mo | 33.3% | stretched |
| Casper, WY | $1,422/mo | 37.4% | stretched |
| Lander, WY | $1,521/mo | 40% | stretched |
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,529/mo | 40.2% | rent-burdened |
| Cody, WY | $1,538/mo | 40.4% | rent-burdened |
| Sheridan, WY | $1,680/mo | 44.2% | rent-burdened |