Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Cheyenne is 11% more affordable than Austin. A $75,000 salary in Austin is equivalent to $66,589 in Cheyenne.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Texas salaries · Wyoming salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Austin has a housing index of 123 while Cheyenne sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Austin costs $430,000 compared to $280,000 in Cheyenne, a difference of $150,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,700 in Austin versus $1,100 in Cheyenne.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Austin scores 96 while Cheyenne scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Austin (97) are lower than Cheyenne (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Austin is $75,413 compared to $57,834 in Cheyenne. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cheyenne.
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