Hi Cowgirl quilter, I live 60 miles south of Laramie and 40 miles south of Cheyenne in Colorado. I can tell you it is cheaper to live in Wyoming than it is in Colorado. It gets pretty cold in Laramie and the wind blows a lot in Cheyenne Depending on what kind of work you are looking for, Laramie is a college town and the largest employer. Cheyenne has an air force base and is probably the largest employer. I will tell you because of the drought, hay is terribly expensive, as much as $10-15 a small bale. We have theraputic horses for special needs kids and adults. Ask me how I know??