Can A Retail Salesperson Afford Rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 52.6% of gross income.
Cheyenne rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming state estimate).
About rent and a retail salesperson salary
Retail pay sits below the rent threshold needed for solo apartment living in most US metros, which is the central tension behind the widely studied retail-housing affordability gap. At the national-average retail salary, the 30% rule supports about $927 a month in rent — below the median one-bedroom rent in nearly every metro tracked here. The per-city pages show which markets are least out of reach.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Cheyenne, which improves the affordability math on a retail salesperson salary:
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View full rent data for Cheyenne, WY →Frequently asked questions
Can a retail salesperson afford rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Median rent in Cheyenne is $1,528 a month. A typical retail salesperson in Wyoming earns about $34,846 a year, which makes that rent 52.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a retail salesperson afford in Cheyenne?
Using the 30% rule, a retail salesperson salary in Wyoming (~$34,846/yr) supports up to $871 a month in rent. Cheyenne's current median rent is $1,528/mo, which is $657/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a retail salesperson work to cover rent in Cheyenne?
At an hourly equivalent of about $17 an hour, a retail salesperson in Wyoming works roughly 91.2 hours a month to cover Cheyenne's median rent of $1,528.
Where is rent cheaper than Cheyenne for a retail salesperson?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Lander ($1,512/mo), Lander ($1,450/mo), Sheridan ($1,440/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a retail salesperson salary.