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Moving from Kentucky to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Kentucky

Capital: Frankfort

Median household income $60,183 · winter low 26°F · 189 sunny days

Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix.

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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
Kentucky
90.2
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 2.8% higher overall price level
Housing index
Kentucky
64.3
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 11% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Kentucky
97.5
Wyoming
98.2
Wyoming has 0.6% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Kentucky
98.5
Wyoming
98.9
Electricity rate
Kentucky
14.9 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 8.7% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Kentucky
98.0
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 0.5% higher transportation
Median home value
Kentucky
$226,000
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 50% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Kentucky
$852/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 8.1% 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
Kentucky
87°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 5.7% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Kentucky
26°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 50% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Kentucky
56°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 23% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Kentucky
189
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 16% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Kentucky
48 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 72% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Kentucky
48
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 13% lower AQI
Snow / year
Kentucky
9 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 544% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Kentucky?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.5 for Kentucky — 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?

Kentucky tops out at 3.5% 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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