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Cheyenne, WY vs Cody, WY
Cheyenne, WY vs Cody, WY: What the data shows
Cheyenne, WY is in Cheyenne, WY while Cody, WY is in Cody, WY — both in the same state. On home prices, Cheyenne, WY is the more affordable option at $264,700 median — $96,100 less than Cody, WY's $360,800. WYLT rates Cheyenne, WY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Cody, WY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.
Cody, WY has the stronger safety profile of the two. Cheyenne, WY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Cody, WY has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, Cheyenne, WY has Low flood risk and Cody, WY has Low flood risk.
Cheyenne, WY is the more walkable neighborhood. Cheyenne, WY scores 15/100 (car-dependent) versus Cody, WY's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Cody, WY has the higher school rating — Cheyenne, WY rates 7.5/10 and Cody, WY rates 7.7/10.
| Category | Cheyenne, WY | Cody, WY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $265K ✓ Lower price | $361K |
| Median Rent | $995 | $964 ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $72K ✓ Higher income | $71K |
| Price Volatility | Low | Low |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 15/100 ✓ More walkable | Car-dependent |
| Transit Score | 24/100 ✓ Better transit | 2/100 |
| Bike Score | 54/100 ✓ More bikeable | 2/100 |
| Commute | N/A | 30 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | A ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Low ✓ Lower risk |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Low ✓ Lower risk |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good | Good |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.5/10 | 7.7/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | first-time homebuyersaffordable small-town livingfamilies with children | FamiliesQuiet retireesFirst-time homeowners |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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