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Is Douglas, WY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 13 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$96345% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$89,674about $7,473/month · 3% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$267,40020% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 16.5 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,520 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Wyoming cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Wyoming. It is number 5 of 17 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Douglas
$963
Powell
$729
Torrington
$814
Ranchettes
$881
Lander
$1,086
Rawlins
$786
Cody
$1,627

How much do households earn in Douglas?

Under $25k
11.4%
$25k–50k
23.3%
$50k–100k
31.9%
$100k–150k
24.6%
$150k+
5.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Douglas

SizeDouglasU.S. average
1 bedroom$655$1,324
2 bedrooms$960$1,509
3 bedrooms$766$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Douglas overall?

Everyday prices in Wyoming overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
71
Goods (food, clothes…)
95
Utilities
78
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Douglas, so the Wyoming figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Douglas

🏛️ Property tax$1,483a year · 0.55% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$128a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Douglas

Commute to work16.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree22.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Douglas?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $892 a month less.

Renting
$963
Owning
$1,855

Owning assumes a typical $267,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,740 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Douglas, WY?

Renting in Douglas costs a median of about $963 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wyoming median is $1,086.

How much do I need to make to live in Douglas?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,520 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Douglas cheap or expensive?

Douglas is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.9% of the typical household income of $89,674. It ranks 5th cheapest of 17 Wyoming cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Douglas?

The median homeowner in Douglas pays $1,483 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.

Is Douglas more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Wyoming are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Douglas?

The median home value in Douglas is $267,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

6,420 people live in Douglas. Numbers are typical (middle) values.