What is the cost of living in Cody, WY?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Cody has an overall cost of living index of 109, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wyoming, Cody has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Wyoming's index of 101.
The standard of living in Cody ranks as #15 most affordable out of the 17 places we measured in Wyoming. By definition, that implies Cody ranks as the #2 most expensive place in the Equality State.
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Cody Cost Of Living Vs. Wyoming
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Cody. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Cody is 102.
The Groceries index in Cody is 105.
The Health index in Cody is 124.
The Housing index in Cody is 103.
The Transportation index in Cody is 108.
The Utilities index in Cody is 99.
| Living Expense | Cody | Wyoming | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 124 | 102 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 98 | 100 |
Cody Cost Of Living Compared To Wyoming Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Cody, WY Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Wyoming, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Cody is $458,576.
The Median Rent in Cody is $1,051.
The Median Income in Cody is $72,570.
The Home Value To Income in Cody is 6.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Cody is 0.17x.
Cody, WY Costs By Category
Detailed Cody Services costs vs. Wyoming
Detailed Cody Groceries costs vs. Wyoming
Detailed Cody Health costs vs. Wyoming
Detailed Cody Transportation costs vs. Wyoming
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Cody
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Cody. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Powell, WY has a cost of living index of 105, 1.0x Cody.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Cody |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell, WY | 6,503 | 105 | 1.0x |
