Rent Affordability for A Welder in Wyoming
A typical welder in Wyoming earns about $48,325 a year, which supports approximately $1,208 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. 6 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 6 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, WY | $955/mo | 23.7% | affordable |
| Torrington, WY | $1,000/mo | 24.8% | affordable |
| Rawlins, WY | $1,025/mo | 25.5% | affordable |
| Green River, WY | $1,032/mo | 25.6% | affordable |
| Rock Springs, WY | $1,149/mo | 28.5% | affordable |
| Laramie, WY | $1,161/mo | 28.8% | affordable |
| Gillette, WY | $1,326/mo | 32.9% | stretched |
| Cody, WY | $1,389/mo | 34.5% | stretched |
| Casper, WY | $1,401/mo | 34.8% | stretched |
| Lander, WY | $1,413/mo | 35.1% | stretched |
| Sheridan, WY | $1,440/mo | 35.8% | stretched |
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,528/mo | 37.9% | stretched |