salaryRent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 11.9 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 12.4 minutes. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,080 a year. That is $43 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 17 of 17 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Jackson?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Jackson
| Size | Jackson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,373 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,711 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,842 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,510 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Jackson 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 Jackson, so the Wyoming figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Jackson
Life in Jackson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jackson?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $8,333 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,521,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $152,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Jackson, WY?
Renting in Jackson costs a median of about $2,227 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wyoming median is $1,086.
How much do I need to make to live in Jackson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,080 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Jackson cheap or expensive?
Jackson is rated OK: rent takes 20.8% of the typical household income of $128,332. It ranks 17th cheapest of 17 Wyoming cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Jackson?
The median homeowner in Jackson pays $5,271 a year in property taxes, about 0.35% of the median home value.
Is Jackson 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 Jackson?
The median home value in Jackson is $1,521,900, about 11.9 times the typical yearly household income.
10,756 people live in Jackson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.