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.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.72
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,232.76
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.43%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.18
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% YoYChain 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
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