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. 5 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 7 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, WY | $833/mo | 21.9% | affordable |
| Green River, WY | $967/mo | 25.4% | affordable |
| Torrington, WY | $1,000/mo | 26.3% | affordable |
| Rock Springs, WY | $1,061/mo | 27.9% | affordable |
| Rawlins, WY | $1,077/mo | 28.3% | affordable |
| Laramie, WY | $1,224/mo | 32.2% | stretched |
| Gillette, WY | $1,249/mo | 32.8% | stretched |
| Lander, WY | $1,325/mo | 34.8% | stretched |
| Casper, WY | $1,363/mo | 35.8% | stretched |
| Sheridan, WY | $1,423/mo | 37.4% | stretched |
| Cody, WY | $1,431/mo | 37.6% | stretched |
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,494/mo | 39.3% | stretched |