Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
36% cheaper
Cheyenne is 36% more affordable than Boulder. A $75,000 salary in Boulder is equivalent to $48,142 in Cheyenne.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Colorado salaries · Wyoming salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Boulder has a housing index of 230 while Cheyenne sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Boulder costs $750,000 compared to $280,000 in Cheyenne, a difference of $470,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,300 in Boulder versus $1,100 in Cheyenne.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Boulder scores 107 while Cheyenne scores 98.
Healthcare costs in Boulder (104) are higher than Cheyenne (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Boulder is $73,123 compared to $57,834 in Cheyenne. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cheyenne.
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