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Moving from Indiana to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Living now

Indiana

Capital: Indianapolis

Median household income $67,173 · winter low 22°F · 186 sunny days

Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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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
Indiana
93.3
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 0.7% lower overall price level
Housing index
Indiana
73.9
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 3.8% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Indiana
98.3
Wyoming
98.2
Utilities index (modeled)
Indiana
99.0
Wyoming
98.9
Electricity rate
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 24% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Indiana
98.7
Wyoming
98.5
Median home value
Indiana
$243,500
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 39% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Indiana
$931/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 16% 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
Indiana
85°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 3.5% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Indiana
22°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 41% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Indiana
52°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 17% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Indiana
186
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 18% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Indiana
43 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 69% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Indiana
56
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 25% lower AQI
Snow / year
Indiana
20 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 190% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Indiana?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.4 for Indiana — 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?

Indiana tops out at 2.95% 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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