What is the cost of living in Lander, WY?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Lander has an overall cost of living index of 106, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wyoming, Lander has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Wyoming's index of 101.
The standard of living in Lander ranks as #13 most affordable out of the 17 places we measured in Wyoming. By definition, that implies Lander ranks as the #4 most expensive place in the Equality State.
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Lander Cost Of Living Vs. Wyoming
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Lander. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Lander is 102.
The Groceries index in Lander is 98.
The Health index in Lander is 120.
The Housing index in Lander is 98.
The Transportation index in Lander is 107.
The Utilities index in Lander is 96.
| Living Expense | Lander | Wyoming | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 120 | 102 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 98 | 100 |
Lander Cost Of Living Compared To Wyoming Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Lander, 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 Lander is $369,880.
The Median Rent in Lander is $896.
The Median Income in Lander is $74,813.
The Home Value To Income in Lander is 4.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Lander is 0.14x.
Lander, WY Costs By Category
Detailed Lander Services costs vs. Wyoming
Detailed Lander Groceries costs vs. Wyoming
Detailed Lander Health costs vs. Wyoming
Detailed Lander Transportation costs vs. Wyoming
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Lander
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Lander. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Riverton, WY has a cost of living index of 95, 0.9x Lander.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Lander |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, WY | 10,856 | 95 | 0.9x |
