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Moving from North Carolina to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Research Triangle boom, banking, mountains + coast. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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North Carolina

Capital: Raleigh

Median household income $66,186 · winter low 30°F · 213 sunny days

Research Triangle boom, banking, mountains + coast.

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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
North Carolina
94.3
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 1.7% lower overall price level
Housing index
North Carolina
81.4
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 13% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
North Carolina
98.6
Wyoming
98.2
Utilities index (modeled)
North Carolina
99.1
Wyoming
98.9
Electricity rate
North Carolina
16 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 15% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
North Carolina
98.9
Wyoming
98.5
Median home value
North Carolina
$333,000
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 2.0% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
North Carolina
$1,274/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 39% 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
North Carolina
88°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 6.8% less summer highs
Avg winter low
North Carolina
30°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 57% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
North Carolina
59°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 26% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
North Carolina
213
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 3.3% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
North Carolina
50 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 73% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
North Carolina
38
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 11% higher AQI
Snow / year
North Carolina
6 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 867% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than North Carolina?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 95 for North Carolina — 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?

North Carolina tops out at 3.99% 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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