Quick answer
Wyoming can be a good place to live in 2027 if its numbers fit your life: the app's top-scoring places have a median home value of $257,200, rent of $943/month and household income of $73,307, and the state's violent crime rate (188 per 100k, 2025) is below the median state. Wyoming has no state tax on wage income. Start your research with Cheyenne, Gillette, Casper.
Median home value
$257,200
Top-scoring places
Median rent
$943/mo
Household income
$73,307
Violent crime / 100k
188
Wyoming, 2025
Population change
+0.5%
Tracked places + counties
Home value change
+5.9%
State wage income tax
None
Home value ÷ income
3.5×
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | 63 | $311,200 | $1,035 | $77,176 | +0.3% |
| Gillette, WY | 63 | $257,200 | $922 | $90,699 | +0.4% |
| Casper, WY | 50 | $250,700 | $964 | $69,171 | +0.2% |
| Laramie, WY | 50 | $302,200 | $933 | $52,414 | +0.4% |
| Rock Springs, WY | 25 | $245,600 | $943 | $73,307 | -0.6% |
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crook County | 79 | $276,800 | $881 | $71,209 | +1.1% |
| Lincoln County | 73 | $334,500 | $868 | $86,092 | +1.8% |
| Park County | 64 | $374,200 | $933 | $70,533 | +0.8% |
| Sheridan County | 62 | $352,200 | $950 | $70,855 | +1.3% |
| Sublette County | 62 | $350,100 | $1,116 | $82,791 | +0.1% |
| Johnson County | 58 | $296,000 | $1,081 | $63,905 | +0.8% |
Verdict factors to check before you decide
- 1Price the whole address: taxes, insurance, utilities and HOA, not just the listing.
- 2Confirm the exact city, county and school assignment for the address.
- 3Drive the commute at the hours you will actually travel.
- 4Check flood, heat and storm exposure on official maps.
- 5Compare crime at the jurisdiction level, then visit at night.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wyoming a Good Place to Live in 2027?
Wyoming can be a good place to live in 2027 if its numbers fit your life: the app's top-scoring places have a median home value of $257,200, rent of $943/month and household income of $73,307, and the state's violent crime rate (188 per 100k, 2025) is below the median state. Wyoming has no state tax on wage income. Start your research with Cheyenne, Gillette, Casper.
What are the best places to live in Wyoming?
In the Smart Movers Club app, the top-scoring Wyoming cities are Cheyenne, Gillette, Casper, Laramie, Rock Springs, and the top counties are Crook County, Lincoln County, Park County, Sheridan County. Scores combine income, housing, growth, employment and education.
Does Wyoming have a state income tax?
Wyoming does not tax wage income at the state level. Property, sales and other local taxes still apply, so compare the full cost.
Where does this data come from?
Figures come from the Smart Movers Club app, which compiles U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates and FBI state crime rates. Census figures are survey estimates, not live listing prices.
