Cost of Living in Glenrock, WY

With a cost of living index of 83, Glenrock, WY is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and 8% below the Wyoming state average of 90. Glenrock is a small community of 2,806 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Glenrock's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,072 (19% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $218,300 (28% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Glenrock is $65,660, which is 13% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 20% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.