Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
12% cheaper
Cheyenne is 12% more affordable than Henderson. A $75,000 salary in Henderson is equivalent to $65,972 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 · Nevada salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Cheyenne has a housing index of 85 while Henderson sits at 118 (national average = 100). The median home in Cheyenne costs $280,000 compared to $420,000 in Henderson, a difference of $140,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Cheyenne versus $1,500 in Henderson.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cheyenne scores 98 while Henderson scores 102. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cheyenne (100) are higher than Henderson (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cheyenne is $57,834 compared to $72,238 in Henderson. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cheyenne.
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