Casper, WY Cost of Living


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Casper cost of living score
94.9
Less expensive
5.1% lower
than the US average
2.7% lower
than the Wyoming average
Casper, Wyoming gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.1% lower than the U.S. average and 2.7% higher than the average for Wyoming.

Casper, WY

Housing costs in Casper?
A typical home costs $254,300, which is 24.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.6% less expensive than the average Wyoming home, at $324,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Casper costs $940 per month, which is 34.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.1% more than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Casper?
To live comfortably in Casper, Wyoming, a minimum annual income of $48,600 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Casper?
Casper, WY is an affordable place to live due to its cost of living, which is lower than the US average. According to data, the median house value in Casper is $254,300 and the city's cost of living index is 94.8 compared with the US average of 100. This suggests that consumers can generally purchase goods and services at a lower price in Casper than across the country as a whole. Additionally, the median house value in Casper is significantly cheaper than the US average of $338,100. All together, this provides an excellent opportunity for those looking for a more affordable and reasonable cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCasperWyomingUnited States
  94.997.5100.0
  100.599.2100
  148.0145.2100.0
  81.093.5100.0
  $254,300$324,500$338,100
  95.8%94.3%100.0%
  79.177.6100.0
  97.897.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Wyoming is an interesting place. From vast mountains that pulls you towards them to flat plains as far as the eye can see. The people are same as every where else other  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived here 3 mo..... this place is run my retired Republicans that have nothing better to do then mess up other people's day. The town is very poorly taken care  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived here for one year (78-79). Saw a lot of cold weather and snow. Most cars had sprung doors from severe winds taking them out of their owners hands. Might have  More

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