Wyoming is a state in the Mountain West part of Western America.
This Cowboy State( as someones say for this state) borders Montana and five other states: South Dakota, Nebraska, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado.
This state is the least populous in the whole territory of the United States, while it is in 10th place by size area.
However, let’s see some beautiful things about this unique state, and then we can discuss the actual cost of living here.
Wyoming is a place where you can sense the soul of the West and meanwhile enjoy the unique natural parks.
Also, you can visit a rodeo in this state and have a great time.
If you are a defender of women’s rights, It is good to know that Wyoming was the first state to have a female governor.
Moreover, it is the first state to give women the liberty to vote.
The state flag of Equality State ( as another nickname for Wyoming) has a three-colored figure (blue, red, and white) of an American bison.
American bison symbolized loyalty and justice.
So, are you interested in this state’s cost of living?
And, do you want to know the most expensive cities in Wyoming?
If you answered yes to these questions, let’s look at the text below and answer all your doubts.
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The Cost of Living in This State
The fact that thousands of visitors yearly come to see this beautiful scenery which this state has, challenged us about the cost of living in this state?
Is it cheap to live in Wyoming?
Well, definitely yes!
Wyoming is one of the most affordable states for a low cost of living for residents and tourists.
In the meantime, it is a very cozy place, with no traffic jams, but also it is very affordable.
Let’s take the renting costs as an example.
For a one-bedroom apartment, the rent prices are roughly around $1000 to $1300.
Those prices generally are low.
However, some cities( much popular and most populated) have adequately expensive rent.
For illustration, the most expensive rent is in Rock Springs, Casper, and Laramie.
E.g.., for a modern one-bedroom apartment in Rock Spring, you could expect to pay an enormously $1400.
A studio apartment is for a much competitive price – $800.
To sum up, the renting prices are relatively affordable in this state.
Transportation Costs
Did you hear about any state that always needs a vehicle for any kind of practical city?
So, the Wyoming state is somehow like that.
But the most important is that this state has an amazingly organized transport system in the whole territory.
Also, this state has pretty low costed transport passes.
For example, the Greyhound buses are typical with low prices.
But to be on point- there is a period of the year(for example) summer when the bus busses either for a one-way ticket or monthly passes are not so inexpensive.
Healthcare Costs
The regular healthcare cost for one person in Wyoming is $6,900 on monthly basics.
For one family of four people, this price is almost $30,000.
Prices will vary, and premiums can be lower if you are in good health, and continuously, which type of healthcare insurance do you have – bronze, gold, silver.
Food Costs
When we speak about food in this state is impossible not to mention the famous bison burgers.
In fact, one of the most popular foods is indeed those burgers.
And you will pay around $6 for one delicious bison burger.
That price is not so high.
As for prices in supermarkets, a loaf of bread is much less than $2.50, and one gallon of milk is $2.20.
In the restaurant, you can have a lunch for one person, which costs $14-$16, and the price for two is from $35-$45.
The Most Expensive Cities in Wyoming
As we have mentioned before, after the general cost of living, we will look at the most expensive cities here.
Although Wyoming means the state with a low cost of living, some cities do not look like that.
For example – the capital city Cheyenne, Casper, Gillette, Laramie, and Rock Springs.
Firstly, let’s start with the capital city – Cheyenne.
Cheyenne
Cheyenne, as the capital city of Wyoming, is the most popular.
It has many fascinating things to do, and moreover, it has very old but rich with history museums.
The prices for renting and housing are fascinating high costed.
The regular home price is $200,000, almost like national averages.
The standard cost of living in Cheyenne is $1590.
That makes the city in the top 28% of the most costly cities worldwide.
A lunch menu for one person in a cheap restaurant can cost you around $15, while dinner in a restaurant for two is more than $45.
As for fast food, meals are around $8, which is again similar to the national average.
Transport passes are much pricey than spoken earlier.
A one-way bus ticket in Cheyenne is up to $3, and a monthly pass for local transport is $42.
The prices for food in supermarkets are, also, a little bit higher.
Accordingly, one loaf of fresh white bread is $2.80, and a rice 1 kg is $5.
Casper
Casper is just another expensive city for living in central Wyoming.
This Oil City ( nickname for Casper) has the highest food prices, with no difference in supermarkets or restaurants.
With that said – you can imagine having a lunch for one person for above $18.
Moreover, having a diner for two people in a mid restaurant is above $50.
Honestly, these prices are unbelievable for Wyoming.
Renting and housing prices are pretty costly.
The standard price for a home is well above the general standard of $220.500.
Gillette
This incredible city has the highest housing price, almost the same as in the previously mentioned city -Casper.
It costs 225.000.
However, other things in Gillette make it very expensive.
One entrance in the CAM-PLEX entertainment complex costs around $14 for one person.
At the same time, one bear in a local pub here is more than $3, and just for one coffee, you should expect to pay $2.80.
Laramie
Laramie is one of the 6th best places to live in this state.
It has high employment but also a pretty high cost of living.
For example, the standard home price in this city is enormously $300.000, while the standard rent per one month can be found at $1000.
An energy bill on monthly basics is from $190 up, and a phone bill is also the same.
In the end, in Laramie, food prices are 10% above the national standards.
Rock Springs
Definitely, in the end – Rock Springs is one of the top five most expensive cities in Wyoming.
And why is it like this?
This very peaceful community has the home and renting prices like in previously mentioned cities.
Moreover, almost everything here is fancy expensive.
In short, the regular cost of living is $1450, which makes this city the top $35 of the most expensive cities worldwide.
Wyoming Safety Overview
READ THE FULL REPORT: Wyoming Safety Review
Safety Index:
- OVERALL RISK: MEDIUM
- TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: LOW
- PICKPOCKETS RISK: LOW
- NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: HIGH
- MUGGING RISK: LOW
- TERRORISM RISK: LOW
- SCAMS RISK: LOW
- WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
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