Moving from Huntsville to Cheyenne (2026)

Cheyenne has a COL index of 88 vs 88 for Huntsville (100 = US average). Expect to pay about 0% more for the same lifestyle.

Pay ~$165 more/mo
on core expenses · $75K salary baseline

Key differences

COL index
8888
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,300$1,150
per month
State tax
5%None
income tax
Take-home at $75K
$4,428$4,741
per month

Salary needed in Cheyenne to match your Huntsville lifestyle

Based on the 0% cost of living increase between the two cities.

Your salary in HuntsvilleEquivalent in Cheyenne
$40K$40,000
$50K$50,000
$60K$60,000
$75K$75,000
$80K$80,000
$100K$100,000
$120K$120,000
$150K$150,000

Monthly budget at $75K — Huntsville vs Cheyenne

ExpenseHuntsvilleCheyenne
Monthly take-home$4,428$4,741
1BR rent$1,300$1,150
Groceries$365$365
Transport$38$35
Utilities$168$148
Internet$60$68
Left after essentials$2,497$2,975

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheyenne cheaper than Huntsville?

No. Cheyenne has a cost of living index of 88 vs 88 for Huntsville (100 = US average). That's about 0% more expensive.

How much will I save moving from Huntsville to Cheyenne?

On a $75K salary, moving from Huntsville to Cheyenne could save roughly $165/month on core expenses. That's ~$1,980/year.

What salary do I need in Cheyenne to match my Huntsville lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Huntsville, you'd need roughly $75,000/year in Cheyenne. This is based on the overall COL index difference between the two cities.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates at $75K. Zillow · BLS · Numbeo · For general guidance only