Cheyenne, WY
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$68,225
across all roles
Cost Index
94
Below Average
Avg Rent
$1,401/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Cheyenne?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.70× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 94 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,714/mo, Cheyenne is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
94
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,401
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,714
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$59,895
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.70×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Cheyenne
By gross annual salary
- $214,567
- $213,473
- $211,984
- $208,207
- $205,899
- $205,887
- $203,799
- $200,814
- $193,192
- $190,830
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,617/mo
- $10,550/mo
- $10,460/mo
- $10,230/mo
- $10,090/mo
- $10,089/mo
- $9,962/mo
- $9,780/mo
- $9,317/mo
- $9,173/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Cheyenne
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.