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It continues to be more expensive to live in Wyoming. According to the state’s Economic Analysis Division, Wyoming saw inflation increase by 3.9% between April and June. Nationally, it increased 3.5% during the same time period.
In Wyoming, all major categories increased. Housing sits at 4.5%, transportation 4.3%, apparel 4%, medical 2.8%, food 2.7%, and recreation and personal care 2.4%.
The division adds that Teton County continues to be the most expensive place in Wyoming, with costs 77% higher than the statewide average. The northern half of Lincoln County was second most expensive at 13% over average. Goshen, followed by Hot Springs and then Niobrara counties, are the cheapest places to live in the state.
