Cost of Living in Ten Sleep, WY

With a cost of living index of 72, Ten Sleep, WY is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 28% cheaper than the national average and 18% below the Wyoming state average of 90. Ten Sleep is a small community of 214 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Ten Sleep's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $730 (45% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $212,500 (30% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 6.9x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Ten Sleep is $30,893, which is 59% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 28% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. 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.