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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Cheyenne, WY โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Denver, CO area

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You'd save $522/month moving to St. Louis, MO

$150.0K in your current city equals $143.7K in St. Louis, MO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 7.0%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$522
Savings
Annual Impact
$6.3K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Cheyenne, WY

Population:65K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$335K

St. Louis, MO

Population:302K
Cost Index:93
Median Home:$145K

Cheyenne, WY

The Equality State

65K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Wyoming, this city has a population of 65K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Wyoming has no state income tax!

St. Louis, MO

The Show-Me State

302K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Missouri, this city has a population of 302K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Cheyenne, WY vs St. Louis, MO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 24.7%
Cheyenne, WY
$2,485
St. Louis, MO
$1,871
Difference
$614
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 6.5%
Cheyenne, WY
$1,508
St. Louis, MO
$1,607
Difference
$98.56
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 11.9%
Cheyenne, WY
$479
St. Louis, MO
$535
Difference
$56.87
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 9.6%
Cheyenne, WY
$583
St. Louis, MO
$527
Difference
$56.05
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 2.2%
Cheyenne, WY
$1,243
St. Louis, MO
$1,216
Difference
$26.81
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 0.0%
Cheyenne, WY
$949
St. Louis, MO
$949
Difference
$0.32
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

St. Louis, MO: St. Louis Earnings Tax$1,500/yr (1.0%)

Cheyenne, WY has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$600
To$910
โ†‘ $310
1 Bed
From$679
To$950
โ†‘ $271
2 Bed
From$874
To$1,160
โ†‘ $286
3 Bed
From$1,214
To$1,490
โ†‘ $276
Cheyenne, WYZIP-level data

1BR range: $920โ€“$970/mo

St. Louis, MOZIP-level data

1BR range: $800โ€“$1,480/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$7,247
Monthly in Cheyenne, WY
$6,705
Monthly in St. Louis, MO
$541
Difference

Home Values

Cheyenne
St. Louis
$335K
Median Value
$145K
โ†‘ +4%
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.8%
โ†‘ +17.8%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +10.9%
$312K - $479K
Price Range
$38K - $302K

Homes in St. Louis are 57% less expensive than Cheyenne

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $7.9K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$661
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.3%
Rate difference

Cheyenne, WY

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Wyoming State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

St. Louis, MO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Missouri State Tax
Effective: 5.3%
$7.9K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.0%
$44.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,755/month
$105.1K

Additional Tax Information

Cheyenne, WY Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

St. Louis, MO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.0%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Cheyenne
St. Louis
55 Moderate
Air Quality
54 Moderate
35.2%
Good Air Days
38%
95 High
Climate Risk
99 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐Ÿซจ
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
28 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
39 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
28 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
39 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Wyoming and Missouri on TaxTakeHome.com

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