Rent Affordability for A Police Officer in Wyoming
A typical police officer in Wyoming earns about $72,634 a year, which supports approximately $1,816 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked Wyoming city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 12 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 0 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, WY | $955/mo | 15.8% | very comfortable |
| Torrington, WY | $1,000/mo | 16.5% | very comfortable |
| Rawlins, WY | $1,025/mo | 16.9% | very comfortable |
| Green River, WY | $1,032/mo | 17% | very comfortable |
| Rock Springs, WY | $1,149/mo | 19% | very comfortable |
| Laramie, WY | $1,161/mo | 19.2% | very comfortable |
| Gillette, WY | $1,326/mo | 21.9% | affordable |
| Cody, WY | $1,389/mo | 22.9% | affordable |
| Casper, WY | $1,401/mo | 23.1% | affordable |
| Lander, WY | $1,413/mo | 23.3% | affordable |
| Sheridan, WY | $1,440/mo | 23.8% | affordable |
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,528/mo | 25.2% | affordable |