Cost of Living in Carbon County, WY

What does it cost to live in Carbon County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$65,196

Median Rent

$825/mo

Median Home

$212,800

Affordability

438

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,076
Property Tax$94
Insurance$71

Total Monthly$1,241
% of Income22.8%

Renting

Median Rent$825
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$850
% of Income15.2%

Living in Carbon County, Wyoming

Carbon County has a median household income of $65,196 with housing costs that represent 22.8% of income for owners and 15.2% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.