Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
14% cheaper
Cheyenne is 14% more affordable than Gilbert. A $75,000 salary in Gilbert is equivalent to $64,189 in Cheyenne.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Cheyenne has a housing index of 85 while Gilbert sits at 128 (national average = 100). The median home in Cheyenne costs $280,000 compared to $470,000 in Gilbert, a difference of $190,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Cheyenne versus $1,700 in Gilbert.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cheyenne scores 98 while Gilbert scores 100. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cheyenne (100) are higher than Gilbert (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cheyenne is $57,834 compared to $94,518 in Gilbert. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cheyenne.
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