What is the cost of living in Jackson, WY?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Jackson has an overall cost of living index of 168, which is 1.7x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wyoming, Jackson has a cost of living index that's 1.7x higher than Wyoming's index of 101.
The standard of living in Jackson ranks as #17 most affordable out of the 17 places we measured in Wyoming. By definition, that implies Jackson ranks as the #0 most expensive place in the Equality State.
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Jackson Cost Of Living Vs. Wyoming
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Jackson. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Jackson is 103.
The Groceries index in Jackson is 100.
The Health index in Jackson is 322.
The Housing index in Jackson is 101.
The Transportation index in Jackson is 100.
The Utilities index in Jackson is 103.
| Living Expense | Jackson | Wyoming | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 322 | 102 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 98 | 100 |
Jackson Cost Of Living Compared To Wyoming Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Jackson, 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 Jackson is $1,932,343.
The Median Rent in Jackson is $2,100.
The Median Income in Jackson is $118,991.
The Home Value To Income in Jackson is 16.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Jackson is 0.21x.
