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Moving from Nevada to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Nevada

Capital: Carson City

Median household income $71,646 · winter low 39°F · 252 sunny days

Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns.

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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
Nevada
100.0
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 7.3% lower overall price level
Housing index
Nevada
114.1
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 38% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Nevada
96.3
Wyoming
95.4
Wyoming has 0.9% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 1.1% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Nevada
13.1 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
15.2 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 16% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 1.5% lower transportation
Median home value (est.)
Nevada
$425,000
Wyoming
$290,000
Wyoming is 32% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent (est.)
Nevada
$1,700/mo
Wyoming
$990/mo
Wyoming is 42% 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
Nevada
102°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 20% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nevada
39°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 67% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nevada
52°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 16% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nevada
252
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 13% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nevada
9 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 45% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Nevada
35
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 20% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Nevada
139
Wyoming
145
Wyoming has 4.3% higher felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Nevada
20 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 190% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Nevada?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.6 for Nevada, 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?

Nevada tops out at 0% 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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