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Cost of living in Natrona County, WY

Part of the Casper Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,728/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 79,735 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $868 32%
Federal tax $518 19%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $332 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $150 5%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Natrona County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$755
per month
1 bedroom
$868
per month
2 bedroom
$1,062
per month
3 bedroom
$1,488
per month
4 bedroom
$1,764
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Natrona County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$71,247
per year
Individual earnings
$41,744
per year
Per capita
$40,978
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Natrona County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$260,400
Annual property tax
$1,608

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Natrona County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$98
per month · 12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,800
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Natrona County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.7%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Natrona County

State and local tax rates for Wyoming.

No state income tax
Wyoming does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
4.0%
Combined sales tax
5.4%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Natrona County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.5 min
Drive alone
79.2%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
9.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Natrona County

What it costs to live in Natrona County each month.

Single person
$2,728
per month
  • Rent $868
  • Energy $150
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $332
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $518
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,982
per month
  • Rent $1,062
  • Energy $180
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $550
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $836
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,539
per month
  • Rent $1,488
  • Energy $225
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $835
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $836
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Natrona County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Natrona County?

In Natrona County, WY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $868 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,062 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,488 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Natrona County?

In Natrona County, WY, the average household income is $71,247 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,744 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Natrona County?

The estimated cost of living in Natrona County, WY is approximately $2,728 per month for a single person, $3,982 for a couple, $6,539 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Natrona County?

The combined sales tax rate in Natrona County, WY is 5.36%, which includes the Wyoming state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 1.36%.

Is Natrona County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Natrona County, WY would need approximately $2,728 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,247 per year ($5,937 per month). Natrona County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Natrona County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Natrona County, WY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Natrona County?

The average home value in Natrona County, WY is $260,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,608, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Natrona County compare to other areas?

You can compare Natrona County, WY with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Natrona County is in the Casper, WY metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources