Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
10% cheaper
Cheyenne is 10% more affordable than Tempe. A $75,000 salary in Tempe is equivalent to $67,217 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 Tempe sits at 114 (national average = 100). The median home in Cheyenne costs $280,000 compared to $400,000 in Tempe, a difference of $120,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Cheyenne versus $1,600 in Tempe.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cheyenne scores 98 while Tempe scores 100. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cheyenne (100) are higher than Tempe (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cheyenne is $57,834 compared to $56,068 in Tempe. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cheyenne.
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