Rent Affordability for A Waiter or Waitress in Wyoming
A typical waiter or waitress in Wyoming earns about $34,338 a year, which supports approximately $858 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. 1 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 11 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, WY | $833/mo | 29.1% | affordable |
| Green River, WY | $967/mo | 33.8% | stretched |
| Torrington, WY | $1,000/mo | 34.9% | stretched |
| Rock Springs, WY | $1,061/mo | 37.1% | stretched |
| Rawlins, WY | $1,077/mo | 37.6% | stretched |
| Laramie, WY | $1,224/mo | 42.8% | rent-burdened |
| Gillette, WY | $1,249/mo | 43.6% | rent-burdened |
| Lander, WY | $1,325/mo | 46.3% | rent-burdened |
| Casper, WY | $1,363/mo | 47.6% | rent-burdened |
| Sheridan, WY | $1,423/mo | 49.7% | rent-burdened |
| Cody, WY | $1,431/mo | 50% | severely rent-burdened |
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,494/mo | 52.2% | severely rent-burdened |