Living Cost Compare
Augusta

Georgia

$1,120/mo est.

vs
Cheyenne

Wyoming

$980/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $1,120 in Augusta, GA versus $980 in Cheyenne, WY. Overall, Cheyenne, WY is roughly 13% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Augusta, GA, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $53,134 in Augusta, GA and $77,176 in Cheyenne, WY — about 31% higher in Cheyenne, WY. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.

Augusta, GA
Cheyenne, WY

Rent

Studio
$784
$756
+4% in Augusta, GA
1 Bedroom
$916
$824
+10% in Augusta, GA
2 Bedroom
$1,035
$1,036
+0% in Cheyenne, WY
3 Bedroom
$1,230
$1,478
+20% in Cheyenne, WY

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$162,900
$311,200
+91% in Cheyenne, WY

Income

Median Household Income
$53,134
$77,176
+45% in Cheyenne, WY
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$45,990
$51,540
+12% in Cheyenne, WY

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
34.9 yr
38.9 yr
+4.0 yr in Cheyenne, WY
Homeownership
50.9%
67.7%
+16.8 pp in Cheyenne, WY
Bachelor's+ (25+)
24.2%
32.9%
+8.7 pp in Cheyenne, WY
Avg Commute
20.6 min
16.1 min
+4.5 min in Augusta, GA

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
546.7
334.6
+39% in Augusta, GA
Property Crime
3,652
3,030.3
+17% in Augusta, GA

FBI Crime Data Explorer. Offenses per 100,000 residents per year; agency reporting practices vary, so this is approximate.

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
46.5°F
+18.7°F in Augusta, GA
Annual Precipitation
46.5 in
15.9 in
+30.6 in in Augusta, GA

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.86/gal
$4.29/gal
+11% in Cheyenne, WY

Area: East Coast (PADD 1) vs Rocky Mountain (PADD 4).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
15.8
14.8
+7% in Augusta, GA
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$33.28
$13.31
+60% in Augusta, GA

Residential, state-level averages (EIA). MCF = 1,000 cubic feet.

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.00
$4.82
+20% in Cheyenne, WY
Bread (lb)
$1.75
$2.04
+17% in Cheyenne, WY
Eggs (doz)
$2.21
$2.19
+1% in Augusta, GA
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.45
$7.36
+14% in Cheyenne, WY
Chicken (lb)
$1.90
$2.01
+6% in Cheyenne, WY
Bananas (lb)
$0.62
$0.70
+14% in Cheyenne, WY

Average prices — South vs West (BLS). Regional where available, otherwise U.S. average.

State Taxes

Sales Tax (GA / WY)
4%
4%
about equal
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
None
+5.2 pp in GA

Augusta vs Cheyenne — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Augusta or Cheyenne?
Cheyenne, WY is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $980 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 13% below Augusta, GA's $1,120, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Augusta than in Cheyenne?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $37,000 a year in Augusta versus $33,000 in Cheyenne.
Which has lower taxes, Augusta or Cheyenne?
Augusta is taxed under Georgia's rules (a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax); Cheyenne under Wyoming's (no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax).

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year (rent, income, home value, demographics); NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010 (climate); EIA weekly retail (gas); Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).