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. 5 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 7 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, WY | $833/mo | 20.7% | affordable |
| Green River, WY | $967/mo | 24% | affordable |
| Torrington, WY | $1,000/mo | 24.8% | affordable |
| Rock Springs, WY | $1,061/mo | 26.3% | affordable |
| Rawlins, WY | $1,077/mo | 26.7% | affordable |
| Laramie, WY | $1,224/mo | 30.4% | stretched |
| Gillette, WY | $1,249/mo | 31% | stretched |
| Lander, WY | $1,325/mo | 32.9% | stretched |
| Casper, WY | $1,363/mo | 33.8% | stretched |
| Sheridan, WY | $1,423/mo | 35.3% | stretched |
| Cody, WY | $1,431/mo | 35.5% | stretched |
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,494/mo | 37.1% | stretched |