Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.4% of gross income.
Cheyenne rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming state estimate).
About rent and a plumber salary
Plumber pay sits comfortably above the US median household income and covers affordable rent in most US metros. At the national-average plumber salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,678 a month in rent. The per-city pages combine local rent with local plumber-pay estimates so renters can see where the math works.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Cheyenne, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:
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View full rent data for Cheyenne, WY →Frequently asked questions
Can a plumber afford rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Median rent in Cheyenne is $1,494 a month. A typical plumber in Wyoming earns about $63,074 a year, which makes that rent 28.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a plumber afford in Cheyenne?
Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Wyoming (~$63,074/yr) supports up to $1,577 a month in rent. Cheyenne's current median rent is $1,494/mo, which leaves a $83/mo buffer.
How many hours does a plumber work to cover rent in Cheyenne?
At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a plumber in Wyoming works roughly 49.3 hours a month to cover Cheyenne's median rent of $1,494.
Where is rent cheaper than Cheyenne for a plumber?
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 plumber salary.