Most rent-burdened cities in Wyoming
Cities in Wyoming ranked by highest rent as a percentage of median household income. Cities with 15,000+ residents.
Key findings
- Sheridan ranks first, with rent at 32.1% of median household income.
- Across all 6 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,422/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Twelve months of median rent as a share of Census median household income (5-year estimates). Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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6 cities
| Rank | City | Rent/income | Median rent | Income | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | SheridanWY | 32.1% | $1,680/mo | $62,867 | -- |
| 02 | CasperWY | 24.3% | $1,422/mo | $70,218 | ↓1 from #1 |
| 03 | LaramieWY | 24.3% | $1,125/mo | $55,613 | ↓1 from #2 |
| 04 | CheyenneWY | 23.3% | $1,529/mo | $78,839 | ↓1 from #3 |
| 05 | Rock SpringsWY | 19.7% | $1,138/mo | $69,168 | ↓1 from #4 |
| 06 | GilletteWY | 18.7% | $1,265/mo | $81,316 | ↓1 from #5 |