Cost of Living in Ethete, WY

With a cost of living index of 57, Ethete, WY is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 43% cheaper than the national average and 33% below the Wyoming state average of 90. Ethete is a small community of 1,438 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Ethete's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $493 (63% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $117,000 (62% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.4x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Ethete is $83,750, which is 11% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 7% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.