Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
17% cheaper
Cheyenne is 17% more affordable than Frisco. A $75,000 salary in Frisco is equivalent to $61,957 in Cheyenne.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Wyoming salaries · Texas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Cheyenne has a housing index of 85 while Frisco sits at 142 (national average = 100). The median home in Cheyenne costs $280,000 compared to $500,000 in Frisco, a difference of $220,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Cheyenne versus $1,900 in Frisco.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cheyenne scores 98 while Frisco scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cheyenne (100) match Frisco (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cheyenne is $57,834 compared to $126,048 in Frisco. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cheyenne.
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