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. 11 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 1 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawlins, WY | $923/mo | 17.6% | very comfortable |
| Riverton, WY | $955/mo | 18.2% | very comfortable |
| Torrington, WY | $1,000/mo | 19% | very comfortable |
| Green River, WY | $1,032/mo | 19.6% | very comfortable |
| Laramie, WY | $1,125/mo | 21.4% | affordable |
| Rock Springs, WY | $1,138/mo | 21.7% | affordable |
| Gillette, WY | $1,265/mo | 24.1% | affordable |
| Casper, WY | $1,422/mo | 27.1% | affordable |
| Lander, WY | $1,521/mo | 28.9% | affordable |
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,529/mo | 29.1% | affordable |
| Cody, WY | $1,538/mo | 29.3% | affordable |
| Sheridan, WY | $1,680/mo | 32% | stretched |