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Moving from Kansas to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Plains, aviation industry, university towns. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Kansas

Capital: Topeka

Median household income $69,747 · winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days

Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

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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
Kansas
90.1
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 2.9% higher overall price level
Housing index
Kansas
71.2
Wyoming
71.1
Groceries index (modeled)
Kansas
97.5
Wyoming
98.2
Wyoming has 0.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Kansas
98.5
Wyoming
98.9
Electricity rate
Kansas
15.3 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 11% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Kansas
98.0
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 0.5% higher transportation
Median home value
Kansas
$238,700
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 42% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Kansas
$861/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 9.1% 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
Kansas
89°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 7.9% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Kansas
21°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 38% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Kansas
55°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 21% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Kansas
217
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 1.4% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Kansas
32 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 58% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Kansas
38
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 11% higher AQI
Snow / year
Kansas
16 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 263% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Kansas?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.1 for Kansas — 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?

Kansas tops out at 5.58% 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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