Laramie, WY
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$65,252
across all roles
Cost Index
88
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,311/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Laramie?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.74× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 88 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,690/mo, Laramie is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
88
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,311
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,690
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$57,286
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.74×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Laramie
By gross annual salary
- $205,219
- $204,172
- $202,748
- $199,135
- $196,928
- $196,917
- $194,920
- $192,065
- $184,775
- $182,515
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,204/mo
- $10,141/mo
- $10,054/mo
- $9,834/mo
- $9,700/mo
- $9,699/mo
- $9,578/mo
- $9,404/mo
- $8,961/mo
- $8,823/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Laramie
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.