salaryGillette is the 3rd-largest city in Wyoming that we track, with 33,431 residents. Rent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,840 a year. That is $21 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 11 of 17 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Gillette?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Gillette
| Size | Gillette | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $922 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $832 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $988 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,355 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Gillette overall?
Everyday prices in Wyoming overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Gillette, so the Wyoming figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Gillette
Life in Gillette
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Gillette?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $739 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $264,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,450 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gillette, WY?
Renting in Gillette costs a median of about $1,096 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wyoming median is $1,086.
How much do I need to make to live in Gillette?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,840 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Gillette cheap or expensive?
Gillette is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.0% of the typical household income of $87,699. It ranks 11th cheapest of 17 Wyoming cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Gillette?
The median homeowner in Gillette pays $1,525 a year in property taxes, about 0.58% of the median home value.
Is Gillette 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 Gillette?
The median home value in Gillette is $264,500, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
33,431 people live in Gillette. Numbers are typical (middle) values.