Wyoming’s latest Cost of Living Index (WCLI) for the second quarter of 2025 is in, offering a fresh look at how prices are shifting across the state. Compiled by the State of Wyoming’s Economic Analysis Division, the WCLI breaks down two key measures: Inflation, tracking year-over-year changes, and the Comparative Cost of Living Index, which compares county-level costs to the statewide average.

Statewide, inflation ticked up to 4.2% over the past year, but it varied slightly by region:

Central: 4.3%

Northeast: 4.3%

Southeast: 4.2%

Northwest: 4.0%

Southwest: 3.8%

Statewide Inflation Highlights:

Housing: 5.8%

Apparel: 4.9%

Medical: 3.8%

Food: 3.7%

Recreation & Personal Care: 2.7%

Transportation: 0.4%

For comparison, the U.S. inflation rate over the same period (June 2024 to Jun

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