Cost of LivingUpdated 2026-03-23

Cheyenne, Wyoming

In Cheyenne, Wyoming, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.72 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.27 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,232.76, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.43% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Cheyenne's cost-of-living index of 82 puts it below the national average of 100.

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Key Numbers

Gas (Regular)

$3.72

National: $3.45

127.4%vs. 2022

Avg Rent (All)

$1,232.76

National: $1,900

88.7%vs. 2022

Grocery Inflation

2.43%

Year-over-year

Fast Food Avg

$11.18

Combo meal

5.4%YoY

Grocery Prices

Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present

Item20222023202420252026Change
Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility$1.70$2.03$2.65$3.88$2.16+27.1%
Milk (gallon)$3.38$3.54$3.50$3.64$3.64+7.7%
Ground Beef (lb)$3.78$4.69$4.88$5.18$5.23+38.4%
Bread (loaf)$1.98$2.67$2.94$3.12$3.25+64.1%
Chicken Breast (lb)$3.32$3.48$3.55$3.59$3.63+9.3%
Butter (lb)$3.74$4.23$4.49$4.67$4.71+25.9%
Bacon (lb)$6.03$6.45$6.97$7.25$7.54+25.0%
Cheddar Cheese (lb)$5.17$5.69$6.04$6.22$6.22+20.3%
Pasta (lb)$1.41$1.74$1.81$1.88$1.92+36.2%
Rice (5 lb)$3.98$4.58$4.72$4.91$5.06+27.1%
Coffee (12 oz)$7.89$9.47$10.13$10.85$11.40+44.5%
Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage$3.42$4.08$4.44$4.71$4.80+40.4%
Potatoes (5 lb)$3.79$4.06$4.14$4.18$4.22+11.3%
Apples (3 lb)$4.05$4.30$4.52$4.70$4.70+16.0%
Tomatoes (lb)$1.96$2.22$2.38$2.50$2.55+30.1%
Lettuce (head)$1.69$1.88$2.03$2.15$2.24+32.5%
Cooking Oil (48 oz)$4.95$6.06$6.61$6.81$7.02+41.8%
Yogurt (32 oz)$3.78$4.00$4.28$4.36$4.49+18.8%
Cereal (family size)$4.37$4.92$5.16$5.31$5.42+24.0%
Frozen Pizza$5.75$6.83$7.52$7.97$8.13+41.4%

Dining & Restaurants

Fast Food Meal

$11.18

Casual Dining

$20.47

Monthly Spend

$374.87

+5.37% YoY

Chain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today

Combo meal / typical order for one

McDonald's

2022: $6.93

$11.18

+61.3%

Wendy's

2022: $7.83

$12.07

+54.2%

Chipotle

2022: $8.38

$12.52

+49.4%

Starbucks

2022: $3.99

$5.54

+38.8%

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