Cost of Living Comparison
Cost of living varies dramatically by community. We ranked every community by cost of living index (national average = 100) so you can find communities that match your budget.
15 communities · 3 regions
Rankings
Community Comparison
| # | Community | Median Price | CoL Index | Property Tax | Sales Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midwest Salt Creek Corridor | ~$72K | 76.9 (Dec 2024, City-Data; U.S. average = 100) | ~0.69% effective (Natrona County median) | 5.00% (4.00% state + 1.00% Natrona County) |
| 2 | Casper Casper Urban | ~$300K | ~87 (13% below US average); housing ~42% below Denver metro | ~0.55-0.69% effective rate; residential property assessed at 9.5% of fair market value; median annual bill ~$1,379-$1,555 (below US median ~$2,400) | 5.0% combined (4% Wyoming state + 1% Natrona County); no municipal sales tax |
| 3 | Antelope Hills Casper Urban | Limited data | — | ~0.69% effective (Natrona County median) | 5.00% (4.00% state + 1.00% Natrona County; outside Casper city limits) |
| 4 | Bar Nunn Casper Urban | ~$327K | — | ~0.59% effective (Wyoming statewide — among the lowest in the U.S.) | 5.0% combined (4.0% Wyoming state + 1.0% Natrona County) |
| 5 | Brookhurst Casper Urban | ~$262K | — | ~0.69% effective (Natrona County median) | 5.00% (4.00% state + 1.00% Natrona County; outside Casper city limits) |
| 6 | Evansville Casper Urban | ~$328K | — | ~0.59% effective (Wyoming statewide — among the lowest in the U.S.) | 5.0% combined (4.0% Wyoming state + 1.0% Natrona County) |
| 7 | Hartrandt Casper Urban | ~$258K | — | ~0.69% effective (Natrona County median) | 5.00% (4.00% state + 1.00% Natrona County; outside Casper city limits) |
| 8 | Homa Hills Casper Urban | ~$226K | — | ~0.69% effective (Natrona County median) | 5.00% (4.00% state + 1.00% Natrona County; outside Casper city limits) |
| 9 | Mills Casper Urban | ~$400K | — | ~0.59% effective (Wyoming statewide — among the lowest in the U.S.) | 5.0% combined (4.0% Wyoming state + 1.0% Natrona County) |
| 10 | Vista West Casper Urban | ~$390K | — | ~0.69% effective (Natrona County median) | 5.00% (4.00% state + 1.00% Natrona County; Casper's 6th-cent tax applies within city limits only) |
| 11 | Bessemer Bend South Mountain | ~$285K–$325K | — | ~0.62-0.69% effective (Natrona County) | 5.0% (4.0% Wyoming state + 1.0% Natrona County) |
| 12 | Casper Mountain South Mountain | ~$799K | — | ~0.62-0.69% effective (Natrona County) | 5.0% (4.0% Wyoming state + 1.0% Natrona County; no additional city tax in unincorporated areas) |
| 13 | Mountain View South Mountain | ~$285K–$325K | — | ~0.62-0.69% effective (Natrona County) | 5.0% (4.0% Wyoming state + 1.0% Natrona County) |
| 14 | Red Butte South Mountain | ~$374K | — | ~0.62–0.69% effective (Natrona County) | 5.0% (4.0% Wyoming state + 1.0% Natrona County; no additional city tax in unincorporated areas) |
| 15 | Edgerton Salt Creek Corridor | ~$26K | — | ~0.69% effective (Natrona County median) | 5.00% (4.00% state + 1.00% Natrona County) |
Common Questions
FAQ — Casper communities
What is a cost of living index?
The cost of living index compares the overall cost of living in a location to the national average (100). A score of 110 means 10% more expensive than average.
What drives cost of living differences?
Housing is the biggest driver. Groceries, utilities, and transportation are closer to national averages in most metro areas.