Cheyenne, WY vs Gillette, WY

Gillette is moderately more affordable than Cheyenne, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Cheyenne scores 89 compared to 81 for Gillette, 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 Cheyenne is $1,035/month compared to $922/month in Gillette — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gillette is more affordable at $257,200 median vs $311,200.

Median household income in Cheyenne is $77,176 compared to $90,699 in Gillette (-14.9%). Gillette offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cheyenne spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Gillette.