Salary Comparison
Transportation Workers: Cheyenne vs Memphis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cheyenne, WY
$39,870/yr
Memphis, TN
$64,350/yr
Our recommendation: Memphis, TN
Memphis offers $1,594 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Cheyenne
Memphis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$39,870
$64,350
$24,480
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,425
$3,915
$1,490
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
94
90
+4 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,436
$2,332
+$104
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,401
$1,341
+$60
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-11
$1,583
$1,594
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.00×
1.68×
-0.68×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-3
A vs B
Cheyenne — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.