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Moving from Oregon to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Oregon

Capital: Salem

Median household income $76,362 · winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days

Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters.

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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
Oregon
103.4
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 10% lower overall price level
Housing index
Oregon
108.6
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 35% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oregon
100.8
Wyoming
98.2
Wyoming has 2.6% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oregon
100.5
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 1.6% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Oregon
14.9 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 8.7% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oregon
100.7
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 2.1% lower transportation
Median home value
Oregon
$497,500
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 32% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oregon
$1,377/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 43% 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
Oregon
80°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 2.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Oregon
36°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 64% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oregon
50°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 13% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oregon
144
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 53% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oregon
37 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 64% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Oregon
28
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 50% higher AQI
Snow / year
Oregon
22 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 164% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Oregon?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 100.5 for Oregon — 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?

Oregon tops out at 9.9% 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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