Can A Dental Hygienist Afford Rent in Cody, WY?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.9% of gross income.

Cody rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming state estimate).

Cody median rent
$1,431/mo
Dental Hygienist salary (Wyoming)
$82,259/yr
Rent as % of income
20.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $6,855, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,056/mo in rent. Cody's median rent of $1,431 leaves roughly $625/mo of headroom under that threshold. A dental hygienist works roughly 36.2 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a dental hygienist salary

Dental hygienist pay covers comfortable rent in most US metros. At the national-average dental-hygienist salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,188 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Cody, which improves the affordability math on a dental hygienist salary:

Sheridan, WY
$1,423/mo (20.8% of income)
Casper, WY
$1,410/mo (20.6% of income)
Casper, WY
$1,363/mo (19.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a dental hygienist afford rent in Cody, WY?

Median rent in Cody is $1,431 a month. A typical dental hygienist in Wyoming earns about $82,259 a year, which makes that rent 20.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a dental hygienist afford in Cody?

Using the 30% rule, a dental hygienist salary in Wyoming (~$82,259/yr) supports up to $2,056 a month in rent. Cody's current median rent is $1,431/mo, which leaves a $625/mo buffer.

How many hours does a dental hygienist work to cover rent in Cody?

At an hourly equivalent of about $40 an hour, a dental hygienist in Wyoming works roughly 36.2 hours a month to cover Cody's median rent of $1,431.

Where is rent cheaper than Cody for a dental hygienist?

Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Sheridan ($1,423/mo), Casper ($1,410/mo), Casper ($1,363/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a dental hygienist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Wyoming state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Cody, WY. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.