Rent Affordability for A Firefighter in Wyoming
A typical firefighter in Wyoming earns about $59,041 a year, which supports approximately $1,476 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, WY | $955/mo | 19.4% | very comfortable |
| Torrington, WY | $1,000/mo | 20.3% | affordable |
| Rawlins, WY | $1,025/mo | 20.8% | affordable |
| Green River, WY | $1,032/mo | 21% | affordable |
| Rock Springs, WY | $1,149/mo | 23.4% | affordable |
| Laramie, WY | $1,161/mo | 23.6% | affordable |
| Gillette, WY | $1,326/mo | 27% | affordable |
| Cody, WY | $1,389/mo | 28.2% | affordable |
| Casper, WY | $1,401/mo | 28.5% | affordable |
| Lander, WY | $1,413/mo | 28.7% | affordable |
| Sheridan, WY | $1,440/mo | 29.3% | affordable |
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,528/mo | 31.1% | stretched |