Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
13% cheaper
Cheyenne is 13% more affordable than Plano. A $75,000 salary in Plano is equivalent to $65,367 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 Plano sits at 123 (national average = 100). The median home in Cheyenne costs $280,000 compared to $400,000 in Plano, a difference of $120,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Cheyenne versus $1,700 in Plano.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cheyenne scores 98 while Plano scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cheyenne (100) match Plano (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cheyenne is $57,834 compared to $96,348 in Plano. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cheyenne.
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