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Moving from Arkansas to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Arkansas

Capital: Little Rock

Median household income $56,335 · winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days

Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living.

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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
Arkansas
86.9
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 6.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Arkansas
58.2
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 22% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Arkansas
96.7
Wyoming
98.2
Wyoming has 1.5% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Arkansas
98.0
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 0.9% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Arkansas
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Transportation index (modeled)
Arkansas
97.4
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 1.2% higher transportation
Median home value
Arkansas
$215,600
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 57% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Arkansas
$794/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 1.4% 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
Arkansas
92°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 11% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Arkansas
30°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 57% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Arkansas
61°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 28% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Arkansas
217
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 1.4% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Arkansas
51 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 74% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Arkansas
42
Wyoming
42
Snow / year
Arkansas
3 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 1833% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Arkansas?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.1 for Arkansas — 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?

Arkansas tops out at 3.9% 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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