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Moving from Ohio to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Ohio

Capital: Columbus

Median household income $66,990 · winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days

Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

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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
Ohio
92.8
Wyoming
92.7
Housing index
Ohio
73.0
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 2.6% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Ohio
98.2
Wyoming
98.2
Utilities index (modeled)
Ohio
98.9
Wyoming
98.9
Electricity rate
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 28% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Ohio
98.6
Wyoming
98.5
Median home value
Ohio
$239,800
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 42% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Ohio
$878/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 11% 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
Ohio
84°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 2.4% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Ohio
21°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 38% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Ohio
51°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 16% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Ohio
178
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 24% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Ohio
40 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 67% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Ohio
42
Wyoming
42
Snow / year
Ohio
25 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 132% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Ohio?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 89.4 for Ohio — 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?

Ohio tops out at 2.75% 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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