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Moving from Mississippi to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Mississippi

Capital: Jackson

Median household income $52,985 · winter low 36°F · 213 sunny days

Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes.

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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
Mississippi
87.0
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 6.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Mississippi
56.5
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 26% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Mississippi
96.2
Wyoming
95.4
Wyoming has 0.9% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Mississippi
98.0
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 0.9% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Mississippi
16.8 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
14.7 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 12% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Mississippi
97.4
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 1.2% higher transportation
Median home value
Mississippi
$186,500
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 82% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Mississippi
$990/mo
Wyoming
$998/mo
Wyoming is 0.8% more expensive 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
Mississippi
92°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 11% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Mississippi
36°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 64% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Mississippi
64°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 32% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Mississippi
213
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 3.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Mississippi
58 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 77% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Mississippi
42
Wyoming
42
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Mississippi
1
Wyoming
149
Wyoming has 14800% higher felt earthquakes
Snow / year
58 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Mississippi?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 86.4 for Mississippi, 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?

Mississippi tops out at 4% 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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