Living on $30k in Campbell County, WY
On $30,000/yr, the typical one-bedroom rent is 36.18% of gross (above the 30% guideline). Your lifestyle band is "Tight budget", and the dominant monthly driver in the estimates is Rent (housing).
Overall cost vs U.S. average: close to average
What drives the budget here?
This area is generally mid-range based on overall cost vs u.s. average of 100 (U.S. average = 100). Typical rent as a share of income is in the Tight range (using the page’s rent and income inputs).
In the site’s estimated monthly breakdown, the largest category is Rent (housing) (905/mo), so that’s the biggest lever for moving the overall budget up or down.
Practical next steps
- Housing is consuming a large share of income here. Aim for rent closer to the 25-30% target (up to 750/mo for the median household income).
- In this area, the rent target is within reach at or below the local median income.
Take-home pay
Estimated monthly take-home (one person): $2,028.08
Effective tax rate: 18.88%
Rent vs income
Median rent in Campbell County, WY: $905/mo
Rent as % of gross: 36.18% (above 30% guideline)
Recommended rent range (25–30%): $625 – $750/mo
Lifestyle band
Compared to Campbell County, WY median household income ($95,253): Tight budget
Home affordability
Estimated affordable home price: $106,675
Down payment (20%): $21,335
Median home in Campbell County, WY: $266,400 — Likely out of reach.