Cost of Living in Alta, WY
Population: 656 | Wyoming
Alta is 59% more expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Alta, WY: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 159, Alta, WY is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 59% more expensive than the national average and 69% above the Wyoming state average of 90. Alta is a small community of 656 residents.
The median household income in Alta is $166,667, which is 122% higher than the national median of $75,149. 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.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $166,667
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +122%
Housing
- Median Home Value
- $1,063,500