Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
26% cheaper
Cheyenne is 26% more affordable than Riverside. A $75,000 salary in Riverside is equivalent to $55,664 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 · California salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Cheyenne has a housing index of 85 while Riverside sits at 155 (national average = 100). The median home in Cheyenne costs $280,000 compared to $500,000 in Riverside, a difference of $220,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Cheyenne versus $1,800 in Riverside.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Cheyenne scores 98 while Riverside scores 103. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cheyenne (100) are lower than Riverside (102). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cheyenne is $57,834 compared to $67,068 in Riverside. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cheyenne.
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