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Moving from Maine to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Maine

Capital: Augusta

Median household income $71,773 · winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days

Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

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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
Maine
97.0
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 4.5% lower overall price level
Housing index
Maine
78.9
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 9.9% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Maine
97.2
Wyoming
95.4
Wyoming has 1.9% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Maine
99.6
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 0.7% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Maine
28.4 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
14.7 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 48% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Maine
99.4
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 0.9% lower transportation
Median home value
Maine
$341,900
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 0.7% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Maine
$1,210/mo
Wyoming
$998/mo
Wyoming is 18% 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
Maine
79°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 3.8% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Maine
11°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 18% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Maine
43°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 1.6% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Maine
196
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 12% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Maine
45 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 71% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Maine
53
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 21% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Maine
0
Wyoming
149
Snow / year
Maine
81 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 28% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Maine?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.5 for Maine, 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?

Maine tops out at 7.15% 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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