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. 4 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 8 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, WY | $955/mo | 25.1% | affordable |
| Torrington, WY | $1,000/mo | 26.3% | affordable |
| Rawlins, WY | $1,025/mo | 26.9% | affordable |
| Green River, WY | $1,032/mo | 27.1% | affordable |
| Rock Springs, WY | $1,149/mo | 30.2% | stretched |
| Laramie, WY | $1,161/mo | 30.5% | stretched |
| Gillette, WY | $1,326/mo | 34.9% | stretched |
| Cody, WY | $1,389/mo | 36.5% | stretched |
| Casper, WY | $1,401/mo | 36.8% | stretched |
| Lander, WY | $1,413/mo | 37.1% | stretched |
| Sheridan, WY | $1,440/mo | 37.9% | stretched |
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,528/mo | 40.2% | rent-burdened |