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Moving from Idaho to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Boise tech migration, mountains, conservative. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Living now

Idaho

Capital: Boise

Median household income $70,214 · winter low 22°F · 199 sunny days

Boise tech migration, mountains, conservative.

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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
Idaho
95.5
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 2.9% lower overall price level
Housing index
Idaho
90.0
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 21% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Idaho
96.3
Wyoming
95.4
Wyoming has 1.0% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Idaho
99.3
Wyoming
98.9
Electricity rate
Idaho
12.7 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
14.7 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 16% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Idaho
99.1
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 0.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Idaho
$446,400
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 24% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Idaho
$1,384/mo
Wyoming
$998/mo
Wyoming is 28% 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
Idaho
87°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 5.7% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Idaho
22°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 41% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Idaho
46°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 5.3% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Idaho
199
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 11% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Idaho
17 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 24% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Idaho
24
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 75% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Idaho
12
Wyoming
149
Wyoming has 1142% higher felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Idaho
51 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 14% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Idaho?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 92.8 for Idaho, 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?

Idaho tops out at 5.3% 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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