Cost of Living in Cheyenne, WY
Cheyenne, WY — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Cheyenne, WY to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Cheyenne, WY vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.5 | −3.5% |
| Housing | 89.8 | −10.2% |
| Goods | 95.4 | −4.6% |
| Utilities | 78.0 | −22.0% |
| Other services | 100.4 | +0.4% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Cheyenne, WY
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $809 | $32,360/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $917 | $36,680/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,174 | $46,960/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,633 | $65,320/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,969 | $78,760/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Cheyenne, WY
- Federal income tax$4,005
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,195
- Medicare (1.45%)$747
- Wyoming income tax$0
- Take-home pay$43,592
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Cheyenne, WY
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cheyenne, WY expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Cheyenne, WY metro area are 96.5% of the U.S. average, with housing at 89.8%. It is the #138 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Cheyenne, WY?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $57,895 in Cheyenne, WY (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $51,540.
How much is rent in Cheyenne, WY?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Cheyenne, WY are $809 for a studio, $917 for one bedroom, $1,174 for two bedrooms and $1,633 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Cheyenne, WY
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $97,980
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $77,440
- Accountant and Auditor — $74,050
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Software Developer — $121,990
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $94,540
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Nursing Assistant — $46,320
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $35,740
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $36,030
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $28,720
- Waiter and Waitress — $26,790
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $45,960
- Retail Salesperson — $34,070
- Cashier — $33,890
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $48,550
- Customer Service Representative — $44,070
- Office Clerks, General — $42,340
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $80,270
- Electrician — $74,590
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $47,740
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $63,540
- Stocker and Order Filler — $46,900
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $37,260