Cost of Living in Alpine, WY

With a cost of living index of 111, Alpine, WY is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 11% more expensive than the national average and 21% above the Wyoming state average of 90. Alpine is a small community of 978 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Alpine's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,213 (8% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $511,000 (68% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.1x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Alpine is $100,625, which is 34% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 14% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.