Gillette, WY

Yes — everyday expenses in Gillette run about 12% below the US average (Cost Index: 88). Housing is especially affordable: the median home is valued around $257,200, compared to the $303,400 national median. Monthly rent is typically around $922, versus $1,348 nationally.

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $922, while local median household income is $90,699. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 12% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

Wyoming is one of the few states with no state income tax, which can save residents thousands of dollars per year. The effective property tax rate is 0.55%. On a home worth $257,200, that translates to roughly $1,415 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 5.36% on everyday purchases.

The typical monthly rent in Gillette is around $922. That's roughly 32% lower than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $257,200, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

The median home in Gillette is valued at $257,200. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $1,301/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 75% of residents here own their homes.

Grocery prices in Gillette are about average compared to the rest of the US (index: 96, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are below average (index: 88). Overall, these everyday costs shouldn't cause major surprises if you're moving from another similarly-sized US city.

Gillette is a smaller city with a population of about 33,278. The median age of residents is 33.4, which is close to the national median. The local poverty rate is 8.96%, near the national average of 12.4%.