Can A Paramedic Afford Rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 35.9% of gross income.
Cheyenne rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming state estimate).
About rent and a paramedic salary
Paramedic and EMT base pay sits modestly below the US median household income and is often supplemented by overtime. At the national-average paramedic salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,330 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Cheyenne, which improves the affordability math on a paramedic salary:
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Can a paramedic afford rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Median rent in Cheyenne is $1,494 a month. A typical paramedic in Wyoming earns about $49,989 a year, which makes that rent 35.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a paramedic afford in Cheyenne?
Using the 30% rule, a paramedic salary in Wyoming (~$49,989/yr) supports up to $1,250 a month in rent. Cheyenne's current median rent is $1,494/mo, which is $244/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a paramedic work to cover rent in Cheyenne?
At an hourly equivalent of about $24 an hour, a paramedic in Wyoming works roughly 62.2 hours a month to cover Cheyenne's median rent of $1,494.
Where is rent cheaper than Cheyenne for a paramedic?
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 paramedic salary.