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Wyoming cost of living & income (2026)

Quick answer: Wyoming has a cost-of-living index of 93.7 (100 = national baseline), an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $46,850, median household income of $75,532, combined average sales tax about 5.44%, and regular gas about $4.131/gal in the June 2026 AAA snapshot used on the hub.

COL index93.7100 = US baseline
Est. annual COL$46,850
Median HH income$75,532
Sales tax (comb.)5.44%
Gas (87 octane)$4.131/galJune 2026 AAA
Largest cityCheyenne (65,168)

Taxes & economy

Income tax: None

Sales tax: 4% state (combined avg. ~5.44%)

Major industries: Energy (oil/gas/coal/renewables), tourism (Yellowstone/Grand Teton), agriculture (cattle), mining

Climate snapshot

Summer high ~85°F (July) · Winter low ~12°F (January)

Culture (context)

Wyoming State Museum / Yellowstone/Grand Teton cultural heritage

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FAQ

What is Wyoming's cost of living index?

Wyoming's cost-of-living index is 93.7 (national baseline 100) in this 2026 classroom snapshot.

What is the estimated annual cost of living in Wyoming?

The explorer lists an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $46,850 for Wyoming.

What is median household income in Wyoming?

Median household income in Wyoming is $75,532 in this dataset.

What is the combined average sales tax rate in Wyoming?

The combined average sales tax rate shown for Wyoming is 5.44%. State and local rules vary; see the Tax Foundation citation on the hub.

Does Wyoming have a state income tax?

State income tax in Wyoming: None.

What was regular gas in Wyoming in this snapshot?

87-octane gas is listed at $4.131 per gallon (AAA, June 2026) in the explorer data.

Sources on the hub: Tax Foundation (sales tax), BEA / ACS (income & COL), AAA gas (June 20, 2026). Educational snapshot — not relocation or tax advice.