Des Moines, Iowa vs. Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cheyenne, Wyoming is 26.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,934 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cheyenne, Wyoming is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Cheyenne
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Cheyenne, WY
Compared to Des Moines, Cheyenne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher