Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
15% cheaper
Cheyenne is 15% more affordable than Modesto. A $75,000 salary in Modesto is equivalent to $63,616 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 Modesto sits at 121 (national average = 100). The median home in Cheyenne costs $280,000 compared to $380,000 in Modesto, a difference of $100,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Cheyenne versus $1,400 in Modesto.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cheyenne scores 98 while Modesto scores 100. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cheyenne (100) match Modesto (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cheyenne is $57,834 compared to $55,138 in Modesto. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cheyenne.
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