Can A Lawyer Afford Rent in Laramie, WY?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 8.9% of gross income.
Laramie rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming state estimate).
About rent and a lawyer salary
Lawyer pay covers comfortable rent in every US city, but the surplus after rent varies sharply by metro. Big-law and federal-government lawyer pay clusters in a handful of cities where rent is also highest, which compresses the affordability margin. At the national-average lawyer salary, the 30% rule supports about $4,412 a month in rent — above the median rent in even the most expensive US metro.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Laramie, which improves the affordability math on a lawyer salary:
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View full rent data for Laramie, WY →Frequently asked questions
Can a lawyer afford rent in Laramie, WY?
Median rent in Laramie is $1,224 a month. A typical lawyer in Wyoming earns about $165,882 a year, which makes that rent 8.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a lawyer afford in Laramie?
Using the 30% rule, a lawyer salary in Wyoming (~$165,882/yr) supports up to $4,147 a month in rent. Laramie's current median rent is $1,224/mo, which leaves a $2,923/mo buffer.
How many hours does a lawyer work to cover rent in Laramie?
At an hourly equivalent of about $80 an hour, a lawyer in Wyoming works roughly 15.3 hours a month to cover Laramie's median rent of $1,224.
Where is rent cheaper than Laramie for a lawyer?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Casper ($1,223/mo), Gillette ($1,223/mo), Casper ($1,203/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a lawyer salary.