Cost of Living in Pine Haven, WY

With a cost of living index of 87, Pine Haven, WY is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 13% cheaper than the national average and 3% below the Wyoming state average of 90. Pine Haven is a small community of 497 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Pine Haven's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $975 (26% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $308,100 (1% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Pine Haven is $62,143, which is 17% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% 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.