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Moving from Minnesota to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Minnesota

Capital: Saint Paul

Median household income $84,313 · winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days

Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

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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
Minnesota
98.6
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 6.0% lower overall price level
Housing index
Minnesota
91.3
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 22% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.7
Wyoming
98.2
Wyoming has 1.5% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.8
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 0.9% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Minnesota
15.1 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 9.9% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.7
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 1.2% lower transportation
Median home value
Minnesota
$344,600
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 1.5% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Minnesota
$1,135/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 31% 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
Minnesota
82°F
Wyoming
82°F
Avg winter low
Minnesota
4°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 225% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Minnesota
42°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 2.4% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Minnesota
195
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 13% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Minnesota
29 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 55% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Minnesota
39
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 7.7% higher AQI
Snow / year
Minnesota
46 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 26% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Minnesota?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 97.3 for Minnesota — 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?

Minnesota tops out at 9.85% 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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