Cost of Living in Cody

Cody's cost of living runs a real, genuinely mixed picture this record discloses honestly rather than resolving to one number.

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A real, disclosed contradictory spread

One source described Cody's costs as running approximately even with the national average, while another cited a cost-of-living index of approximately 109-111 (9%-11% above average).

Housing costs specifically run below average

Housing costs were cited as running approximately 23.2% below the national average even within the higher overall-index citation -- a real, disclosed internal inconsistency this record does not paper over.

Wyoming's tax structure offsets some pressure

Wyoming's no-income-tax status and Cody's low property tax rate help offset whichever end of the cost-of-living spread turns out to be more accurate.

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-02. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.