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Moving from Louisiana to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Distinct culture, food, music — high crime metros. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Louisiana

Capital: Baton Rouge

Median household income $57,852 · winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days

Distinct culture, food, music — high crime metros.

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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
Louisiana
88.2
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 5.1% higher overall price level
Housing index
Louisiana
63.1
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 13% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Louisiana
97.1
Wyoming
98.2
Wyoming has 1.2% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Louisiana
98.2
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 0.7% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Louisiana
14.2 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 4.0% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Louisiana
97.6
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 0.9% higher transportation
Median home value
Louisiana
$223,200
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 52% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Louisiana
$932/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
Louisiana
92°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 11% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Louisiana
41°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 68% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Louisiana
67°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 35% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Louisiana
216
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 1.9% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Louisiana
60 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 78% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Louisiana
76
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 45% lower AQI
Snow / year
Louisiana
0 in
Wyoming
58 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Louisiana?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.6 for Louisiana — 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?

Louisiana tops out at 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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