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Moving from Alabama to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Affordable Southern living, college-football devout, slower pace. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Alabama

Capital: Montgomery

Median household income $59,674 · winter low 35°F · 213 sunny days

Affordable Southern living, college-football devout, slower pace.

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Wyoming

Capital: Cheyenne

Median household income $72,495 · winter low 13°F · 220 sunny days

Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

Wyoming has an overall price level 92.7 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Alabama
88.8
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 4.4% higher overall price level
Housing index
Alabama
61.8
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 15% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Alabama
97.2
Wyoming
98.2
Wyoming has 1.0% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Alabama
98.3
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 0.6% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Alabama
17.2 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 21% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Alabama
97.8
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 0.8% higher transportation
Median home value
Alabama
$233,300
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 46% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Alabama
$889/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 12% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 82°F · Winter low 13°F · 220 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Alabama
91°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 9.9% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Alabama
35°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 63% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Alabama
63°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 31% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Alabama
213
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 3.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Alabama
56 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 76% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Alabama
42
Wyoming
42
Snow / year
Alabama
1 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 5700% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Alabama?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.9 for Alabama — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Alabama tops out at 5% income tax. Wyoming tops out at 0%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Wyoming?

Most Wyoming residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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