Can A HVAC Technician Afford Rent in Torrington, WY?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.3% of gross income.

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

Torrington median rent
$1,000/mo
HVAC Technician salary (Wyoming)
$53,862/yr
Rent as % of income
22.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,489, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,347/mo in rent. Torrington's median rent of $1,000 leaves roughly $347/mo of headroom under that threshold. A hvac technician works roughly 38.6 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a hvac technician salary

HVAC technician pay sits near the US median household income and rises sharply with certification and overtime. At the national-average HVAC salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,433 a month in rent.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Torrington, which improves the affordability math on a hvac technician salary:

Rawlins, WY
$987/mo (22% of income)
Casper, WY
$977/mo (21.8% of income)
Riverton, WY
$975/mo (21.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a hvac technician afford rent in Torrington, WY?

Median rent in Torrington is $1,000 a month. A typical hvac technician in Wyoming earns about $53,862 a year, which makes that rent 22.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a hvac technician afford in Torrington?

Using the 30% rule, a hvac technician salary in Wyoming (~$53,862/yr) supports up to $1,347 a month in rent. Torrington's current median rent is $1,000/mo, which leaves a $347/mo buffer.

How many hours does a hvac technician work to cover rent in Torrington?

At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a hvac technician in Wyoming works roughly 38.6 hours a month to cover Torrington's median rent of $1,000.

Where is rent cheaper than Torrington for a hvac technician?

Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Rawlins ($987/mo), Casper ($977/mo), Riverton ($975/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a hvac technician salary.

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