What is the cost of living in Cheyenne, WY?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Cheyenne has an overall cost of living index of 106, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wyoming, Cheyenne has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Wyoming's index of 101.
The standard of living in Cheyenne ranks as #13 most affordable out of the 17 places we measured in Wyoming. By definition, that implies Cheyenne ranks as the #4 most expensive place in the Equality State.
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Cheyenne Cost Of Living Vs. Wyoming
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Cheyenne. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Cheyenne is 100.
The Groceries index in Cheyenne is 94.
The Health index in Cheyenne is 119.
The Housing index in Cheyenne is 99.
The Transportation index in Cheyenne is 106.
The Utilities index in Cheyenne is 101.
| Living Expense | Cheyenne | Wyoming | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 119 | 102 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 98 | 100 |
Cheyenne Cost Of Living Compared To Wyoming Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Cheyenne, WY Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Wyoming, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Cheyenne is $387,233.
The Median Rent in Cheyenne is $1,118.
The Median Income in Cheyenne is $78,839.
The Home Value To Income in Cheyenne is 4.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Cheyenne is 0.17x.
Cheyenne, WY Costs By Category
Detailed Cheyenne Services costs vs. Wyoming
Detailed Cheyenne Groceries costs vs. Wyoming
Detailed Cheyenne Health costs vs. Wyoming
Detailed Cheyenne Transportation costs vs. Wyoming
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Cheyenne
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Cheyenne. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Fort Collins, CO has a cost of living index of 135, 1.3x Cheyenne.
Windsor, CO has a cost of living index of 137, 1.3x Cheyenne.
Laramie, WY has a cost of living index of 105, 1.0x Cheyenne.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Cheyenne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 170,229 | 135 | 1.3x |
| Windsor, CO | 37,914 | 137 | 1.3x |
| Laramie, WY | 32,234 | 105 | 1.0x |
| Wellington, CO | 11,798 | 133 | 1.3x |
| Ranchettes, WY | 5,949 | 121 | 1.1x |
