2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Cheyenne, WY vs Payson, UT

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Is it cheaper to live in Payson or is it cheaper to live in Cheyenne?
- Payson is 16.8% more expensive than Cheyenne.

Which city has more affordable housing, Payson or Cheyenne?
- Payson housing costs are 29.7% more expensive than Cheyenne housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Cheyenne or is Health Care more affordable in Payson.
- Health related expenses are 26.6% less in Payson.
 Cheyenne, WYPayson, UTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock117.2100
 Food & Groceries97.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.7100
 Housing106.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$425,000$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock95.8100
 Miscellaneous103.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Cheyenne    59 Reviews

The center of Cheyenne retains the character of America with traditional western values. Easy and we'll maintained walking to parks and downtown restaurants/bars/shops  More

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My husband, dogs, and I have lived in Cheyenne for almost two years. The pros: Cheyenne is a really nice place, especially if you have kids or dogs. The weather  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Cheyenne for almost 52 years. Most things here are just right. Housing, on the other hand, is ridiculously high. Thereb isn't any decent public housing to  More

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Reviews for Payson    1 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Payson is a great place to live. I was born and raised  More

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