Weston County, WY at a glance
Median household income
$89,509$7,459 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Weston County, 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 Weston County, WY? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Weston County, WY, 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 | $808 | $9,696 | $32,320 | 10.8% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $813 | $9,756 | $32,520 | 10.9% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,059 | $12,708 | $42,360 | 14.2% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,457 | $17,484 | $58,280 | 19.5% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,749 | $20,988 | $69,960 | 23.4% |
What a typical income covers in Weston County, WY
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $89,509 a year ($7,459 a month before tax).
What $89,509 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 Weston County, WY: common questions
What is the median household income in Weston County, WY?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Weston County, WY is $89,509 per year (approximately $7,459 per month).
What is the average rent in Weston County, WY?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $808 for a studio, $813 for one bedroom, $1,059 for two, $1,457 for three and $1,749 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 Weston County, WY expensive to live in?
Prices there run 7.3% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Wyoming is 92.7, 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 Weston County, WY?
To keep a $1,059 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $42,360 a year, or $3,530 a month. That is 47% of what the typical household in Weston County, WY earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Weston County, WY?
On the local median income of $89,509 ($7,459 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,730 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,238 for everything else and $1,492 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,059 takes 28% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Weston County, 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.