What is the cost of living in Powell, WY?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Powell has an overall cost of living index of 105, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wyoming, Powell has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Wyoming's index of 101.
The standard of living in Powell ranks as #10 most affordable out of the 17 places we measured in Wyoming. By definition, that implies Powell ranks as the #7 most expensive place in the Equality State.
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Powell Cost Of Living Vs. Wyoming
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Powell. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Powell is 103.
The Groceries index in Powell is 105.
The Health index in Powell is 106.
The Housing index in Powell is 103.
The Transportation index in Powell is 106.
The Utilities index in Powell is 96.
| Living Expense | Powell | Wyoming | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 106 | 102 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 98 | 100 |
Powell Cost Of Living Compared To Wyoming Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Powell, 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 Powell is $406,431.
The Median Rent in Powell is $764.
The Median Income in Powell is $63,523.
The Home Value To Income in Powell is 6.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Powell is 0.14x.
Powell, WY Costs By Category
Detailed Powell Services costs vs. Wyoming
Detailed Powell Groceries costs vs. Wyoming
Detailed Powell Health costs vs. Wyoming
Detailed Powell Transportation costs vs. Wyoming
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Powell
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Powell. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Cody, WY has a cost of living index of 109, 1.0x Powell.
