Cost of Living in Torrington, WY

Population 6,174 · Wyoming · Data vintage 2023

63
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Torrington sits on the smaller end of the Wyoming city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Torrington lies roughly 115 miles northeast of the nearest major metro, Fort Collins. Median home values run roughly 65% lower than Fort Collins' $548,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 64
Rent 62

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

About the Cost of Living in Torrington

The median home value in Torrington is $194,100 — 36% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $816/month, 38% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $53,393/year is 28% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. Wyoming charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 63.9°F and lows of 34.4°F. Overall, Torrington has a cost of living index of 63 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 37% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$194,100
36% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$226,877
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$816/mo
38% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.8x
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 63.0%
Renter-occupied 37.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$816
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,430/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
15.5 min
43% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.3%
Carpooled
10.6%
Walked
2.9%
Bicycle
1.3%
Work from home
7.0%

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
$53,393
28% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,098
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
5% above avg
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.8%
Graduate degree 8.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.8
Male median age 38.2
Female median age 39.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.9°F
Avg Low
34.4°F
Annual Precip
12.8"
10° 33° 55° 78° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 424454617083908879645141
Low °F 161725324252585645332215
Precip" 0.230.290.661.612.532.121.730.971.101.090.260.23

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
11:1
Student-teacher ratio
11
Public schools
1,660
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Torrington, WY?

Torrington has a cost index of 63 (100 = national average). It is 37% below the national average.

What is average rent in Torrington, WY?

The median gross rent in Torrington is $816 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Torrington?

The median home value in Torrington is $194,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Torrington?

The median household income in Torrington is $53,393 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Torrington, WY?

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

Is Torrington, WY affordable?

Yes, Torrington is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 63 — about 37% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Torrington?

Torrington has average high temperatures of 63.9°F and average lows of 34.4°F. Annual precipitation is 12.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Torrington at a Glance

Population
6,174
Median Income
$53,393
Home Value
$194,100
Median Rent
$816/mo
Unemployment
5.0%
Avg High Temp
63.9°F
Sales Tax
5.3%
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