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Moving from District of Columbia to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Federal-government nexus, museums, expensive urban living. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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District of Columbia

Capital: Washington

Median household income $101,722 · winter low 28°F · 197 sunny days

Federal-government nexus, museums, expensive urban 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
District of Columbia
109.9
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 16% lower overall price level
Housing index
District of Columbia
155.0
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 54% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
District of Columbia
102.5
Wyoming
98.2
Wyoming has 4.2% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
District of Columbia
101.5
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 2.5% lower utilities
Electricity rate
District of Columbia
25 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 46% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
District of Columbia
102.0
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 3.4% lower transportation
Median home value
District of Columbia
$733,400
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 54% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
District of Columbia
$1,922/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 59% 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
District of Columbia
88°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 6.8% less summer highs
Avg winter low
District of Columbia
28°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 54% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
District of Columbia
57°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 24% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
District of Columbia
197
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 12% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
District of Columbia
45 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 70% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
District of Columbia
47
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 11% lower AQI
Snow / year
District of Columbia
11 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 427% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than District of Columbia?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 117.4 for District of Columbia — 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?

District of Columbia tops out at 10.75% 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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