Best Cities for Remote Workers in Wyoming
Wyoming ranks #1 of 50 for remote workers, with a remote workers score of 83.6. Ranchettes is its best city for remote workers at 65.0.
- Wyoming, all states
- #1 of 50
- Population
- 5,949
Why Wyoming Works for Remote Workers
Wyoming ranks #1 out of 50 for remote workers — one of the best environments in the country for location-independent professionals. Remote work fundamentally changes the relocation calculus: when your salary comes from elsewhere, what matters is how far it stretches locally and how good daily life feels. On that front, Wyoming's cost-of-living index of 92.7 is well below the national average — a remote worker earning a coastal salary here gains significant purchasing power.
The moderate work-from-home rate of 9.7% suggests growing but not yet dominant remote work adoption. Broadband subscriptions reach 89.9% of households, below the 50-state average — check service at a specific address, especially in rural areas. One of Wyoming's strongest selling points for remote workers is outdoor access — with a score of 96/100, there's no shortage of parks, trails, and public land for mid-day breaks and weekend adventures.
The tax environment is favorable at 5.79% of income, letting remote workers keep more of their earnings. Housing affordability (score: 77/100) is a clear advantage — the typical home is worth $371,854, a manageable ratio for most remote salaries.
All 20 Cities Ranked for Remote Workers
| # City | Grade | Remote Workers score | Overall | Affordability | Economy | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Ranchettes | A | 65.0 | 65.0 | 64 | 75 | 5,949 |
| 2Cheyenne | B+ | 61.0 | 59.5 | 72 | 59 | 65,239 |
| 3Gillette | B+ | 60.5 | 60.4 | 80 | 59 | 33,431 |
| 4Jackson | A+ | 60.1 | 70.9 | 39 | 73 | 10,756 |
| 5Green River | B+ | 59.8 | 59.9 | 80 | 43 | 11,581 |
| 6Evanston | B | 59.6 | 56.5 | 81 | 36 | 11,800 |
| 7Casper | B | 59.0 | 57.6 | 78 | 54 | 58,839 |
| 8Cody | B+ | 58.1 | 60.1 | 74 | 33 | 10,276 |
| 9Laramie | B+ | 58.0 | 61.1 | 78 | 52 | 32,234 |
| 10Douglas | B+ | 56.3 | 59.7 | 81 | 42 | 6,420 |
| 11Powell | B | 55.4 | 57.2 | 81 | 25 | 6,503 |
| 12Worland | C+ | 55.1 | 55.7 | 86 | 25 | 4,794 |
| 13Rock Springs | C+ | 55.1 | 53.1 | 81 | 30 | 23,127 |
| 14Rawlins | C+ | 54.1 | 53.9 | 85 | 26 | 8,129 |
| 15Sheridan | C+ | 53.3 | 55.5 | 77 | 24 | 19,285 |
| 16Buffalo | B | 52.3 | 56.8 | 78 | 24 | 4,572 |
| 17Lander | C+ | 50.5 | 55.0 | 78 | 35 | 7,432 |
| 18Torrington | C | 49.9 | 52.5 | 83 | 11 | 6,182 |
| 19South Greeley | F | 46.6 | 40.6 | 80 | 19 | 4,631 |
| 20Riverton | D | 46.2 | 45.8 | 82 | 18 | 10,856 |
City remote workers scores use each city's own data, with the category weights rescaled over the categories the city has; outdoor access has no city-level measure and is left out.
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Also See: Wyoming for Other Lifestyles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wyoming a good state for remote workers?
Wyoming ranks #1 out of 50 for remote workers with a persona-weighted score of 83.6/100. Its strongest relevant category is Outdoor Access (96/100) and its weakest is Growth (43/100).
What is the best city for remote workers in Wyoming?
Ranchettes ranks #1 in Wyoming for remote workers with a score of 65.0/100, followed by Cheyenne and Gillette.
What factors are most important for remote workers in Wyoming?
Rankings weighted toward affordable cost of living, strong economy, outdoor access, livability, low taxes, and safe communities — what remote workers prioritize when choosing where to live.