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. 0 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 12 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, WY | $955/mo | 33.4% | stretched |
| Torrington, WY | $1,000/mo | 34.9% | stretched |
| Rawlins, WY | $1,025/mo | 35.8% | stretched |
| Green River, WY | $1,032/mo | 36.1% | stretched |
| Rock Springs, WY | $1,149/mo | 40.2% | rent-burdened |
| Laramie, WY | $1,161/mo | 40.6% | rent-burdened |
| Gillette, WY | $1,326/mo | 46.3% | rent-burdened |
| Cody, WY | $1,389/mo | 48.5% | rent-burdened |
| Casper, WY | $1,401/mo | 49% | rent-burdened |
| Lander, WY | $1,413/mo | 49.4% | rent-burdened |
| Sheridan, WY | $1,440/mo | 50.3% | severely rent-burdened |
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,528/mo | 53.4% | severely rent-burdened |