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Moving from Missouri to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Show-Me State, KC + STL metros, BBQ rivalries. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Living now

Missouri

Capital: Jefferson City

Median household income $65,920 · winter low 24°F · 200 sunny days

Show-Me State, KC + STL metros, BBQ rivalries.

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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
Missouri
90.8
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 2.1% higher overall price level
Housing index
Missouri
69.9
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 1.8% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Missouri
97.7
Wyoming
98.2
Utilities index (modeled)
Missouri
98.6
Wyoming
98.9
Electricity rate
Missouri
13.4 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 1.1% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Missouri
98.2
Wyoming
98.5
Median home value
Missouri
$254,400
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 33% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Missouri
$870/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 10% 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
Missouri
88°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 6.8% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Missouri
24°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 46% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Missouri
55°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 21% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Missouri
200
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 10% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Missouri
44 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 69% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Missouri
44
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 4.5% lower AQI
Snow / year
Missouri
12 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 383% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Missouri?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 89.1 for Missouri — 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?

Missouri tops out at 4.7% 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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