HEAD TO HEAD
Albany vs Cheyenne
Cheyenne leads Albany on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Albany, NY
wins 2 of 5 factors
Cheyenne, WY
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Albany | Cheyenne |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 82 ◆ | 81 |
| Affordable to rent | 70 | 77 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 34 | 39 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 35 | 59 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 85 ◆ | 5 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Albany | Cheyenne |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $371K | $391K |
| Typical rent | $1,681/mo | $1,485/mo |
| Average temperature | 8.2°C | 8.2°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.74 kWh/m²/day | 4.57 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #64 | #391 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.