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Moving from Maryland to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Maryland

Capital: Annapolis

Median household income $98,461 · winter low 25°F · 198 sunny days

DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

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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
Maryland
105.0
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 12% lower overall price level
Housing index
Maryland
121.1
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 41% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Maryland
101.2
Wyoming
98.2
Wyoming has 3.0% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Maryland
100.7
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 1.8% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 62% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Maryland
101.0
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 2.4% lower transportation
Median home value
Maryland
$436,300
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 22% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 47% 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
Maryland
87°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 5.7% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Maryland
25°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 48% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Maryland
55°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 21% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Maryland
198
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 11% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Maryland
44 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 70% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Maryland
43
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 2.3% lower AQI
Snow / year
Maryland
28 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 107% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Maryland?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.1 for Maryland — 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?

Maryland tops out at 6.5% 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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