Cost of Living in Evanston

Evanston's cost of living runs genuinely low across nearly every category this record tracks -- the most consistently affordable picture among this dataset's four Wyoming Tier A markets.

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The lowest taxes in this dataset's Wyoming markets

Evanston's own effective property tax rate (0.64%) and combined sales tax rate (5.00%) both run lower than Rock Springs, Sheridan, or Green River -- a real, current, meaningful cost advantage.

Wyoming's single cheapest homeowners insurance

One source specifically cited Evanston as Wyoming's single cheapest city for homeowners insurance ($1,662/year), with other sources running as low as $875/year -- all well below the ~$2,075/year Wyoming state average.

Genuinely affordable rent

Evanston's average rent ran $870/month per Apartments.com, a real, disclosed discount against the $1,664/month national average this pass's research cited.

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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.