Economy in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cheyenne, WY has seen considerable growth in its economy due to its thriving technology sector plus multiple start-ups giving loads of chances for locals trying to find employment or venturing into business opportunities. In addition to this there are various resources available here - including low cost infrastructure and tax advantages given by the Wyoming state government which make setting up shop here quite desirable indeed!

Cheyenne has an unemployment rate of 5.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Cheyenne has seen the job market decrease by -2.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 18.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Cheyenne
- The Sales Tax Rate for Cheyenne is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Cheyenne is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Cheyenne
- The average income of a Cheyenne resident is $28,485 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Cheyenne resident is $54,845 a year. The US average is $53,482 a year.

INCOME BY POPULATION PERCENT

ECONOMY	Cheyenne, Wyoming	United States
	5.1%	6.0%
	0.5%	-6.2%
	18.4%	33.5%
	6.0%	6.2%
	0.0%	4.6%
	$31,981	$31,177
	$60,878	$57,652
	$75,445	$70,850
POPULATION BY OCCUPATION
	0.3%	1.3%
	2.3%	0.6%
	6.6%	6.2%
	3.2%	10.4%
	1.8%	2.7%
	12.9%	11.6%
	5.9%	4.1%
	0.6%	0.9%
	2.7%	2.1%
	3.7%	4.7%
	1.5%	1.9%
	5.1%	6.7%
	0.0%	0.1%
	4.9%	4.3%
	7.7%	9.3%
	13.2%	13.8%
	1.3%	2.2%
	7.6%	7.4%
	3.4%	4.9%
	15.2%	4.8%

ECONOMY MAP

Unemployment Rate (US Avg: 6%)

Median HH Income (US Avg: $53k)

Recent Job Growth (US Avg: 1.59%)

Income Less Than $15k (US Avg: 12.55%)

Income Greater Than $200k (US Avg: 5.03%)

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Reviews for Cheyenne 59 Reviews

Great place to live and visit - 6/18/2021
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... Read More

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A great place if you can stand the winter wind - 2/24/2021
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... Read More

Katie | Cheyenne, WY | Reply | No Replies

Cold place to live. - 12/15/2020
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... Read More

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