Cheyenne, Wyoming
In Cheyenne, Wyoming, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.84 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.22 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,500, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% 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)
$3.84
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,500
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.50
Combo meal
Electricity
12.85¢
per kWh · ~$116/mo
Car Insurance
$148/mo
$1,780/yr
Median Household Income
$77,884
31.1% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.71 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.54 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.22 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.92 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.06 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.40 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$4.80 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.22 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.70 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.55 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.24 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.02 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.49 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.42 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.13 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.74 | $4.71 | +25.9% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.03 | $7.54 | +25.0% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.17 | $6.22 | +20.3% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.41 | $1.92 | +36.2% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.98 | $5.06 | +27.1% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.89 | $11.40 | +44.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.42 | $4.80 | +40.4% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.22 | +11.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.05 | $4.70 | +16.0% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.96 | $2.55 | +30.1% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.69 | $2.24 | +32.5% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.95 | $7.02 | +41.8% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.78 | $4.49 | +18.8% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.37 | $5.42 | +24.0% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.75 | $8.13 | +41.4% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.50
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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Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
48k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,172
$61k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$78k
household median
Employment by Sector — Cheyenne
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$52k/yr
~$24k/yr
~$55k/yr
~$70k/yr
~$72k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 56021
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$1,536/wk · $80k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$463/wk · $24k/yr
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