Cheyenne, WY vs Rock Springs, WY

Rock Springs is moderately more affordable than Cheyenne, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Cheyenne scores 89 compared to 81 for Rock Springs, 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 $943/month in Rock Springs — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rock Springs is more affordable at $245,600 median vs $311,200.

Median household income in Cheyenne is $77,176 compared to $73,307 in Rock Springs (+5.3%). The higher salaries in Cheyenne partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cheyenne spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Rock Springs.