Casper, WY at a glance
Median household income
$70,218$5,852 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Casper, WY?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Casper, WY? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Casper, WY MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $767 | $9,204 | $30,680 | 13.1% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $852 | $10,224 | $34,080 | 14.6% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,082 | $12,984 | $43,280 | 18.5% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,505 | $18,060 | $60,200 | 25.7% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,815 | $21,780 | $72,600 | 31% |
What a typical income covers in Casper, WY
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $70,218 a year ($5,852 a month before tax).
What $70,218 leaves after Wyoming taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Wyoming tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Wyoming
Living in Casper, WY: common questions
What is the median household income in Casper, WY?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Casper, WY is $70,218 per year (approximately $5,852 per month).
What is the average rent in Casper, WY?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $767 for a studio, $852 for one bedroom, $1,082 for two, $1,505 for three and $1,815 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Casper, WY expensive to live in?
Prices there run 6.2% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 93.8, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Casper, WY?
To keep a $1,082 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $43,280 a year, or $3,607 a month. That is 62% of what the typical household in Casper, WY earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Casper, WY?
On the local median income of $70,218 ($5,852 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,926 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,755 for everything else and $1,170 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,082 takes 37% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Casper, WY?
Homes in Wyoming paid 15.2¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $137. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.