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Moving from New Jersey to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Highest property taxes, wealthy suburbs, NYC + Philly access. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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New Jersey

Capital: Trenton

Median household income $97,126 · winter low 24°F · 207 sunny days

Highest property taxes, wealthy suburbs, NYC + Philly access.

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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 Jersey
108.8
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 15% lower overall price level
Housing index
New Jersey
134.3
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 47% lower housing costs
Groceries index
New Jersey
107.1
Wyoming
95.4
Wyoming has 11% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
New Jersey
101.3
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 2.4% lower utilities
Electricity rate
New Jersey
23.5 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
14.7 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 38% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Jersey
101.8
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 3.2% lower transportation
Median home value
New Jersey
$496,000
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 32% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Jersey
$1,800/mo
Wyoming
$998/mo
Wyoming is 45% 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 Jersey
86°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 4.7% less summer highs
Avg winter low
New Jersey
24°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 46% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Jersey
53°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 18% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Jersey
207
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 6.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Jersey
48 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 72% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
New Jersey
50
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 16% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
New Jersey
1
Wyoming
149
Wyoming has 14800% higher felt earthquakes
Snow / year
New Jersey
24 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 142% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than New Jersey?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 110.5 for New Jersey, 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 Jersey tops out at 10.75% 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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