Rent Affordability for An Elementary School Teacher in Wyoming
A typical elementary school teacher in Wyoming earns about $63,055 a year, which supports approximately $1,576 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. 12 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 0 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, WY | $833/mo | 15.9% | very comfortable |
| Green River, WY | $967/mo | 18.4% | very comfortable |
| Torrington, WY | $1,000/mo | 19% | very comfortable |
| Rock Springs, WY | $1,061/mo | 20.2% | affordable |
| Rawlins, WY | $1,077/mo | 20.5% | affordable |
| Laramie, WY | $1,224/mo | 23.3% | affordable |
| Gillette, WY | $1,249/mo | 23.8% | affordable |
| Lander, WY | $1,325/mo | 25.2% | affordable |
| Casper, WY | $1,363/mo | 25.9% | affordable |
| Sheridan, WY | $1,423/mo | 27.1% | affordable |
| Cody, WY | $1,431/mo | 27.2% | affordable |
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,494/mo | 28.4% | affordable |