Cost of LivingUpdated 2026-04-01

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.

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Key Numbers

Gas (Regular)

$3.84

National: $4.06

205.8%since 2000
AAA Gas Prices

Avg Rent (All)

$1,500

National: $1,900

30.4%since 2000
Zillow ZORI Metro (2026-02)

Grocery Inflation

5.27%

Year-over-year

BLS/FRED CPI

Fast Food Avg

$11.50

Combo meal

5.4%YoY

Electricity

12.85¢

per kWh · ~$116/mo

26.1%vs US avg
EIA Residential

Car Insurance

$148/mo

$1,780/yr

17.2%vs national avg
Bankrate/NAIC

Median Household Income

$77,884

31.1% goes to essentials

31.1%cost burden
Census ACS 2023
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Grocery Prices

Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present

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Eggs (dozen)

Bird flu volatility

$2.58 BLS avg

+156.4%

Milk (gallon)

$4.10 BLS avg

+44.6%

Ground Beef (lb)

$6.75 BLS avg

+354.4%

Bread (loaf)

$1.84 BLS avg

+104.0%

Chicken Breast (lb)

$2.04 BLS avg

+93.5%

Butter (lb)

$4.71 BLS avg

+25.9%

Bacon (lb)

$7.54 BLS avg

+25.0%

Cheddar Cheese (lb)

$6.22 BLS avg

+20.3%

Pasta (lb)

$1.92 BLS avg

+36.2%

Rice (5 lb)

$5.06 BLS avg

+27.1%

Coffee (12 oz)

$11.40 BLS avg

+44.5%

Orange Juice (64 oz)

Citrus shortage

$4.80 BLS avg

+40.4%

Potatoes (5 lb)

$4.22 BLS avg

+11.3%

Apples (3 lb)

$4.70 BLS avg

+16.0%

Tomatoes (lb)

$2.55 BLS avg

+30.1%

Lettuce (head)

$2.24 BLS avg

+32.5%

Cooking Oil (48 oz)

$7.02 BLS avg

+41.8%

Yogurt (32 oz)

$4.49 BLS avg

+18.8%

Cereal (family size)

$5.42 BLS avg

+24.0%

Frozen Pizza

$8.13 BLS avg

+41.4%

Dining & Restaurants

Fast Food Meal

$11.50

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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Local Workforce

2024 · BLS QCEW

Total 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

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
+1.0% 5yr$1,004/wk
19.9%

~$52k/yr

Leisure & Hospitality
+3.3% 5yr$463/wk
10.7%

~$24k/yr

Education & Health Services
+4.8% 5yr$1,053/wk
10.1%

~$55k/yr

Professional & Business Services
+28.2% 5yr$1,340/wk
9.7%

~$70k/yr

Manufacturing
-0.2% 5yr$1,375/wk
7.1%

~$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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