Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.4% of gross income.
Cheyenne rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming state estimate).
About rent and a firefighter salary
Firefighter base pay plus typical overtime sits modestly above the US median household income, but local rent levels determine whether that translates into affordability or rent burden. At the national-average firefighter base salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,570 a month in rent. The per-city pages compare local rent against local firefighter-pay estimates so renters can see where rent stays in range.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Cheyenne, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:
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View full rent data for Cheyenne, WY →Frequently asked questions
Can a firefighter afford rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Median rent in Cheyenne is $1,494 a month. A typical firefighter in Wyoming earns about $59,041 a year, which makes that rent 30.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a firefighter afford in Cheyenne?
Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Wyoming (~$59,041/yr) supports up to $1,476 a month in rent. Cheyenne's current median rent is $1,494/mo, which is $18/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Cheyenne?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a firefighter in Wyoming works roughly 52.6 hours a month to cover Cheyenne's median rent of $1,494.
Where is rent cheaper than Cheyenne for a firefighter?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Lander ($1,450/mo), Cody ($1,431/mo), Sheridan ($1,423/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.