Jackson, WY Cost of Living


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Jackson cost of living score
180.9
More expensive
80.9% higher
than the US average
85.5% higher
than the Wyoming average
Jackson, Wyoming gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 180.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 80.9% higher than the U.S. average and 85.5% higher than the average for Wyoming.

Jackson, WY

Housing costs in Jackson?
A typical home costs $1,470,800, which is 335.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 353.3% more expensive than the average Wyoming home, at $324,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jackson costs $3,070 per month, which is 114.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 70.0% more than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Jackson?
To live comfortably in Jackson, Wyoming, a minimum annual income of $281,880 for a family, and $97,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jackson?
Jackson, WY is known for its high cost of living. The majority of goods and services are more expensive than the national average, including groceries, utilities, transportation, and housing. The median home price in Jackson is over $680,000 making it one of the most expensive housing markets in the U.S. Additionally, rent prices are sky-high with a one-bedroom apartment costing an average of nearly $2,200 a month. Despite this high cost of living, Jackson remains a popular destination for visitors thanks to its close proximity to Grand Teton National Park and nearby ski resorts.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJacksonWyomingUnited States
  180.997.5100.0
  114.499.2100
  144.6145.2100.0
  319.293.5100.0
  $1,470,800$324,500$338,100
  96.1%94.3%100.0%
  73.577.6100.0
  124.997.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I live in Jackson and I can tell you for sure it sucks. I'm currently a student in college so I don't bring in any income but my husband makes about 200,000 a year.....  More

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Over 3 years ago

What a rip-off!!! I had wanted to see Jackson, Wy for many years and found it to be very snooty. The motels were outrageously expensive. The entire city is  More

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Jackson, like so many other wealthy towns, is composed of the wealthy who made their money elsewhere and those who serve them. Those who serve are actually pretty nice  More

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