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Moving from Colorado to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Colorado

Capital: Denver

Median household income $87,598 · winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days

Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

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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
Colorado
103.1
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 10% lower overall price level
Housing index
Colorado
127.4
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 44% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Colorado
98.7
Wyoming
95.4
Wyoming has 3.4% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Colorado
100.5
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 1.5% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Colorado
16.5 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
14.7 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 11% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Colorado
100.6
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 2.1% lower transportation
Median home value
Colorado
$574,600
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 41% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Colorado
$1,822/mo
Wyoming
$998/mo
Wyoming is 45% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · USGS (live) state-level

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

Avg summer high
Colorado
86°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 4.7% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Colorado
18°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 28% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Colorado
46°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 5.9% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Colorado
245
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 10% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Colorado
17 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 20% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Colorado
49
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 14% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Colorado
8
Wyoming
149
Wyoming has 1763% higher felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Colorado
69 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 16% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Colorado?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 103 for Colorado, 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?

Colorado tops out at 4.4% 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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