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Moving from New Hampshire to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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New Hampshire

Capital: Concord

Median household income $90,845 · winter low 14°F · 197 sunny days

No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak.

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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
New Hampshire
104.2
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 11% lower overall price level
Housing index
New Hampshire
114.9
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 38% lower housing costs
Groceries index
New Hampshire
98.6
Wyoming
95.4
Wyoming has 3.3% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.6
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 1.7% lower utilities
Electricity rate
New Hampshire
27.2 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
14.7 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 46% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.8
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 2.3% lower transportation
Median home value
New Hampshire
$458,800
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 26% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Hampshire
$1,558/mo
Wyoming
$998/mo
Wyoming is 36% 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
New Hampshire
81°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 1.2% more summer highs
Avg winter low
New Hampshire
14°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 7.1% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Hampshire
44°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 2.5% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Hampshire
197
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 12% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Hampshire
47 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 71% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
New Hampshire
42
Wyoming
42
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
New Hampshire
0
Wyoming
149
Snow / year
New Hampshire
78 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 26% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than New Hampshire?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.4 for New Hampshire, 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?

New Hampshire 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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