Afton, WY vs Wheatland, WY

Wheatland is moderately more affordable than Afton, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Afton scores 80 compared to 73 for Wheatland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Afton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Afton is $738/month compared to $707/month in Wheatland — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wheatland is more affordable at $236,400 median vs $311,200.

Median household income in Afton is $56,806 compared to $55,908 in Wheatland (+1.6%). Afton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Afton spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Wheatland.