Cost of Living in South Greeley, WY

Population 4,596 · Wyoming · Data vintage 2023

51
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives South Greeley a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $78,000. A poverty rate near 26% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.

South Greeley is about 40 miles northeast of Fort Collins, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 86% lower than Fort Collins' $548,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 26
Rent 90

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in South Greeley

The median home value in South Greeley is $77,800 — 74% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,187/month, 10% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $53,625/year is 28% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Wyoming charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 59.2°F and lows of 34.6°F, with about 62.9" of annual snowfall. Overall, South Greeley has a cost of living index of 51 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 49% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$77,800
74% below avg
Median Rent
$1,187/mo
10% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
5.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$746
1 BR
$770
2 BR
$979
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,615
Owner-occupied 69.5%
Renter-occupied 30.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,187
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,801/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
21.1 min
22% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.4%
Carpooled
10.7%
Work from home
7.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 5.3%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 1.3%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$53,625
28% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,107
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
19% below avg
Poverty Rate
26.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.4%
Graduate degree 0.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.5
Male median age 30.8
Female median age 37.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.2°F
Avg Low
34.6°F
Annual Precip
15.4"
Annual Snowfall
62.9"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404149556477848273594839
Low °F 181825314049565446342518
Precip" 0.350.520.961.792.442.162.111.521.471.000.610.48
Snow" 6.39.09.711.33.40.00.00.01.05.97.58.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
75.3%
Good air days/yr
156
Max AQI recorded
53
PM2.5 days
304
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in South Greeley, WY?

South Greeley has a cost index of 51 (100 = national average). It is 49% below the national average.

What is average rent in South Greeley, WY?

The median gross rent in South Greeley is $1,187 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in South Greeley?

The median home value in South Greeley is $77,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in South Greeley?

The median household income in South Greeley is $53,625 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in South Greeley, WY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in South Greeley is 5.3%. Wyoming has no state income tax.

Is South Greeley, WY affordable?

Yes, South Greeley is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 51 — about 49% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in South Greeley?

South Greeley has average high temperatures of 59.2°F and average lows of 34.6°F. Annual precipitation is 15.4". Average annual snowfall is 62.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

South Greeley at a Glance

Population
4,596
Median Income
$53,625
Home Value
$77,800
Median Rent
$1,187/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg High Temp
59.2°F
Sales Tax
5.3%
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