Lander, WY Cost of Living


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Lander cost of living score
92.4
Less expensive
7.6% lower
than the US average
5.2% lower
than the Wyoming average
Lander, Wyoming gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.6% lower than the U.S. average and 5.2% higher than the average for Wyoming.

Lander, WY

Housing costs in Lander?
A typical home costs $355,900, which is 5.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.7% more expensive than the average Wyoming home, at $324,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lander costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.7% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Lander?
To live comfortably in Lander, Wyoming, a minimum annual income of $68,040 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lander?
The cost of living in Lander, WY is relatively low compared to many other places in the United States. The median home value is around $155,000 and the median rent is approximately $700 per month. There are also many affordable restaurants and grocery stores, making it easy to stay within budget. Additionally, utilities such as electricity and water are reasonably priced. Overall, Lander, WY is a great place to live if you're looking for a place with a low cost of living but plenty of outdoor adventure opportunities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLanderWyomingUnited States
  92.497.5100.0
  101.799.2100
  146.6145.2100.0
  93.793.5100.0
  $355,900$324,500$338,100
  100.5%94.3%100.0%
  70.677.6100.0
  88.997.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I lived in Florida for 21 years and decided to get a life and moved to Lander, Wyoming. For me, this place is exactly what I’d been wanting. I don’t like the crowds and  More

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Over 3 years ago

Lander, WY, is noisy. First responder agencies in town run sirens on almost every call. Multiple tornado sirens around town are used to notify firefighters of fire  More

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Have lived and worked full time here for past 3.5 yrs, in WY for 18. It is a beautiful area to visit for outdoor recreation--hiking, climbing, mtn biking, xc skiing,  More

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