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United States / Wyoming / No Metro Area / Park County / Cody / Zip Codes
Cody, Wyoming is a small city located in Park County. It's known for its nearby attractions like the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and Yellowstone National Park. Living costs in Cody are relatively low when compared to the US averages; two bedroom rent is $910 per month versus $1,430 nationwide, and the local grocery cost index is 103 versus 100 nationally. Local businesses include Cody Chophouse, a steak restaurant that has been in operation since 2000; Sunlight Sports, a locally owned outdoor gear shop; and Pixley Motors, an automotive dealership founded over 50 years ago.

Cody has an unemployment rate of 5.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Cody has seen the job market decrease by -1.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 18.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Cody
- The Sales Tax Rate for Cody is 5.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Cody is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Cody
- The average income of a Cody resident is $34,127 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Cody resident is $59,682 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Over 4 years ago

I've visited Cody 3 times in the last 6 years and plan to return next year. Everyone is friendly. Food is great. Motels are clean. Restaurants are great too.   More

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I’ve lived in Cody for 9 years. It’s pretty, but the wind blows here about 80 mph constantly. It’s depressing. There’s not enough snow here to do anything in winter, not  More

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Over 7 years ago

Cody is a great place to live. I'm on this site looking for some information and notice 3 reviews by the same person over a 10 year period who doesn't even live in town  More

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