Wyoming Business Startup Costs (2026)
Startup cost estimates for 28 business types in Wyoming, adjusted for Wyoming's cost of living. State-level estimates.
Starting a business in Wyoming costs between $6,825 and $1,475,110 in the first year (2026), depending on the type of business. The median across all 28 business types is $182,151. Wyoming's cost of living is 9% below the national average, which means all estimates below are lower than you'd pay in an average US market.
Median First-Year Cost
$182,151
Across 28 business types
Cost Range (Year 1)
$6,825–$1,475,110
Low to high estimate
Cost of Living Index
91
US average = 100
Wyoming is 9% below the national average
Wyoming's estimated COL index of 91 places it about 9% below the national average. We don't yet have city-level data for Wyoming — costs below are estimated using the state's average cost-of-living index.
Startup Costs by Business Type — Wyoming
First-year cost estimates, cheapest to most expensive
| Business Type | One-Time | Monthly | Year 1 (Mid) | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Service | $5,915 | $1,320/mo | $21,755 | $6,825–$55,965 | |
| Consulting / Professional Services | $8,645 | $1,684/mo | $28,853 | $9,009–$87,178 | |
| Pressure Washing Business | $16,380 | $1,320/mo | $32,220 | $10,920–$81,900 | |
| Pest Control Business | $26,845 | $2,275/mo | $54,145 | $20,020–$130,585 | |
| Landscaping | $30,758 | $2,093/mo | $55,874 | $20,111–$134,316 | |
| Pet Grooming Business | $21,658 | $3,095/mo | $58,798 | $21,391–$142,324 | |
| Plumbing Business | $39,585 | $3,003/mo | $75,621 | $28,756–$168,805 | |
| E-Commerce / Online Store | $11,375 | $5,824/mo | $81,263 | $19,616–$258,531 | |
| Salon / Barbershop | $35,945 | $4,277/mo | $87,269 | $34,677–$179,088 | |
| HVAC Business | $51,415 | $3,731/mo | $96,187 | $39,676–$222,859 | |
| Gym / Fitness Studio | $50,505 | $5,369/mo | $114,933 | $46,683–$257,894 | |
| Construction (General Contractor) | $63,700 | $4,368/mo | $116,116 | $37,947–$297,570 | |
| Daycare / Childcare Center | $46,410 | $6,006/mo | $118,482 | $47,866–$257,894 | |
| Retail Store / Boutique | $33,215 | $7,917/mo | $128,219 | $52,058–$279,188 | |
| Coffee Shop | $50,505 | $7,007/mo | $134,589 | $57,512–$297,206 | |
| Food Truck | $65,975 | $6,097/mo | $139,139 | $55,601–$316,134 | |
| Bakery / Coffee Shop | $53,235 | $7,280/mo | $140,595 | $64,610–$291,200 | |
| Trucking (Owner-Operator) | $53,599 | $8,645/mo | $157,339 | $63,245–$331,877 | |
| Auto Repair Shop | $70,525 | $7,826/mo | $164,437 | $64,701–$398,580 | |
| Remodeling Contractor | $41,405 | $15,834/mo | $231,413 | $79,443–$590,590 | |
| Bar / Brewery | $127,400 | $10,283/mo | $250,796 | $99,918–$632,450 | |
| Restaurant / Food Truck | $84,630 | $14,196/mo | $254,982 | $116,571–$522,704 | |
| Laundromat | $192,465 | $8,463/mo | $294,021 | $109,655–$617,435 | |
| Veterinary Clinic | $161,980 | $11,102/mo | $295,204 | $120,120–$600,600 | |
| Franchise | $202,930 | $12,558/mo | $353,626 | $135,226–$913,640 | |
| Car Wash | $312,130 | $11,375/mo | $448,630 | $153,426–$1,263,080 | |
| Assisted Living Facility | $116,480 | $30,485/mo | $482,300 | $202,202–$1,004,640 | |
| Dental Practice | $459,550 | $18,655/mo | $683,410 | $272,090–$1,475,110 | |
| State Median | $86,970 | $7,931/mo | $182,151 | ||
City-level data coming soon for Wyoming
The estimates above are calculated using Wyoming's statewide cost-of-living index of 91. City-specific data for Wyoming will be added in a future update. In the meantime, use the startup cost calculator to customize estimates for your location.
Starting a Business in Wyoming
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