Can A Welder Afford Rent in Cody, WY?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.5% of gross income.
Cody rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming state estimate).
About rent and a welder salary
Welder pay tracks the US median household income closely. Pipeline and underwater welders earn materially more. At the national-average welder salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,285 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Cody, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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Can a welder afford rent in Cody, WY?
Median rent in Cody is $1,389 a month. A typical welder in Wyoming earns about $48,325 a year, which makes that rent 34.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a welder afford in Cody?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Wyoming (~$48,325/yr) supports up to $1,208 a month in rent. Cody's current median rent is $1,389/mo, which is $181/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Cody?
At an hourly equivalent of about $23 an hour, a welder in Wyoming works roughly 59.8 hours a month to cover Cody's median rent of $1,389.
Where is rent cheaper than Cody for a welder?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Casper ($1,363/mo), Casper ($1,335/mo), Gillette ($1,326/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.