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Moving from Hawaii to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Pacific paradise, eye-watering housing, isolated. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Hawaii

Capital: Honolulu

Median household income $94,814 · winter low 65°F · 271 sunny days

Pacific paradise, eye-watering housing, isolated.

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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
Hawaii
110.0
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 16% lower overall price level
Housing index
Hawaii
125.3
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 43% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Hawaii
102.5
Wyoming
98.2
Wyoming has 4.2% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Hawaii
101.5
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 2.6% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Hawaii
42.2 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 68% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Hawaii
102.0
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 3.4% lower transportation
Median home value
Hawaii
$875,900
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 61% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Hawaii
$1,579/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 50% 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
Hawaii
87°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 5.7% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Hawaii
65°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 80% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Hawaii
72°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 40% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Hawaii
271
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 19% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Hawaii
57 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 77% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Hawaii
17
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 147% higher AQI
Snow / year
Hawaii
0 in
Wyoming
58 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Hawaii?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 113.2 for Hawaii — 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?

Hawaii tops out at 11% 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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