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Cheyenne, WY

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The Spirit of the Old West thrives in Cheyenne.

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Wyoming’s capital and most populous city, Cheyenne sits in the southeast corner of the state near the Wyoming-Colorado border. About 100 miles north of Denver, Cheyenne is the modern embodiment of the Old West spirit, with a slew of Western-themed attractions, steam engines, ranches, and museums populating the city.

Most indicative of its Old West spirit is the annual Cheyenne Frontier Days, a popular ten-day summer event full of rodeos, parades, and country music concerts and dances. Cheyenne is also home to a number of historical museums such as Wyoming State Museum, Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, Cheyenne Depot Museum, Nelson Museum of the West, and Cowgirls of the West Museum. Eight-foot tall cowboy boots are scattered throughout the city, each painted by a local artist and revealing a piece of Cheyenne’s and Wyoming’s history.

Curt Gowdy State Park offers Cheyenne residents and visitors the opportunity to camp, hike, or bike in a stunning natural environment while Terry Bison Ranch affords guests the chance to feed and pet bison. The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra plays various concerts at the Cheyenne Civic Center and the Big Country Speedway hosts regular racing events.

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The Cowboy Shop in Cheyenne

Cheyenne's historic Atlas Theatre

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cheyenne, WY is $599 for a studio, $1,097 for one bedroom, $1,362 for two bedrooms, and $1,520 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cheyenne has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,097/month
574 Sq Ft
House
$1,870/month
1,367 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Cheyenne, WY is 2.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cheyenne is 7.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $599 - $1,520. You can expect to pay 2.0% more for groceries, 12.4% less for utilities, and 3.5% less for transportation.

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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Pioneer Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

373 Students

7
out of 10

Anderson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

327 Students

6
out of 10

Davis Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

327 Students

6
out of 10

Baggs Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

324 Students

6
out of 10

Miller Elementary

Public

Grades 4-6

83 Students

6
out of 10

Mccormick Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

654 Students

5
out of 10

Carey Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

861 Students

3
out of 10

Johnson Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

647 Students

2
out of 10

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,283 Students

7
out of 10

East High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,513 Students

5
out of 10

South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,187 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lincoln Park - Cheyenne
  • Optimist Park
  • Holliday Park
  • Wyoming State Museum
  • Brimmer Park

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.