Cheyenne, WY Cost of Living & Economic Score
Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis cost-of-living and household-budget data for the Cheyenne, WY metropolitan statistical area.
Cost of living in Cheyenne
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, prices in the Cheyenne, WY metropolitan area run 7.0% below the U.S. average (Regional Price Parity index 93.0 on a base of 100). That puts Cheyenne close to the middle of the U.S. cost-of-living range.
For broader state context — including state taxes, insurance, and energy costs that affect every Wyoming household — see the Wyoming state report.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Cheyenne, WY?
The Cheyenne, WY metro area has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) of 93.0 (U.S.=100), meaning prices are 7.0% below the national average. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Is Cheyenne an affordable place to live?
Cheyenne, WY has an InflationRank score of 82/100 (grade B-), reflecting above-average affordability relative to U.S. metros. The metro RPP of 93.0 compares to a U.S. baseline of 100.
How does Cheyenne compare to other cities for cost of living?
Cheyenne, WY has a cost-of-living index of 93.0 (U.S.=100), 7.0% below the national average. Similar-cost metros include Fresno, CA (RPP 93.0), Columbus, OH (RPP 93.0).
About the InflationRank Score
The InflationRank Score is a proprietary 0–100 composite that summarizes a metro area's cost-of-living and economic conditions on a familiar A–F grading scale. The composite weighs cost level, inflation pressure, and income resilience, sourced from federal government datasets and reviewed annually as federal data refreshes.
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