salaryRent is lower than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (76.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,080 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 6 of 17 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Green River?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Green River
| Size | Green River | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $400 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $722 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $999 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,002 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,496 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Green River 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 Green River, so the Wyoming figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Green River
Life in Green River
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Green River?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $851 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $263,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,340 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Green River, WY?
Renting in Green River costs a median of about $977 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wyoming median is $1,086.
How much do I need to make to live in Green River?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,080 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Green River cheap or expensive?
Green River is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.8% of the typical household income of $91,400. It ranks 6th cheapest of 17 Wyoming cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Green River?
The median homeowner in Green River pays $1,657 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is Green River 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 Green River?
The median home value in Green River is $263,400, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
11,581 people live in Green River. Numbers are typical (middle) values.