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Is Evanston, WY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,24729% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$82,523about $6,877/month · 5% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$280,90016% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.2 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,880 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Wyoming cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Wyoming. It is number 12 of 17 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Evanston
$1,247
Green River
$977
Riverton
$1,315
Jackson
$2,227
Cody
$1,627
Rawlins
$786
Lander
$1,086

How much do households earn in Evanston?

Under $25k
16.0%
$25k–50k
22.1%
$50k–100k
39.2%
$100k–150k
14.9%
$150k+
6.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Evanston

SizeEvanstonU.S. average
Studio$537$1,338
1 bedroom$663$1,324
2 bedrooms$774$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,083$1,698

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

How expensive is Evanston 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 Evanston, so the Wyoming figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Evanston

🏛️ Property tax$1,596a year · 0.57% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$78a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Evanston

Commute to work17.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Evanston?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $702 a month less.

Renting
$1,247
Owning
$1,949

Owning assumes a typical $280,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,090 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Evanston, WY?

Renting in Evanston costs a median of about $1,247 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wyoming median is $1,086.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,880 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Evanston cheap or expensive?

Evanston is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.1% of the typical household income of $82,523. It ranks 12th cheapest of 17 Wyoming cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Evanston?

The median homeowner in Evanston pays $1,596 a year in property taxes, about 0.57% of the median home value.

Is Evanston 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 Evanston?

The median home value in Evanston is $280,900, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

11,800 people live in Evanston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.