Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
10% cheaper
Cheyenne is 10% more affordable than Boise. A $75,000 salary in Boise is equivalent to $67,217 in Cheyenne.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Idaho salaries · Wyoming salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Boise has a housing index of 118 while Cheyenne sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Boise costs $420,000 compared to $280,000 in Cheyenne, a difference of $140,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Boise versus $1,100 in Cheyenne.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Boise scores 99 while Cheyenne scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Boise (98) are lower than Cheyenne (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Boise is $60,818 compared to $57,834 in Cheyenne. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cheyenne.
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