Casper, WY vs Cheyenne, WY

Casper is moderately more affordable than Cheyenne, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Casper scores 82 compared to 89 for Cheyenne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cheyenne can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Casper is $964/month compared to $1,035/month in Cheyenne — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Casper is more affordable at $250,700 median vs $311,200.

Median household income in Casper is $69,171 compared to $77,176 in Cheyenne (-10.4%). While Cheyenne is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Casper spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Cheyenne.