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Moving from Pennsylvania to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Philly + Pittsburgh + everything between, flat income tax. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Pennsylvania

Capital: Harrisburg

Median household income $73,170 · winter low 22°F · 179 sunny days

Philly + Pittsburgh + everything between, flat income tax.

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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
Pennsylvania
97.6
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 5.0% lower overall price level
Housing index
Pennsylvania
85.1
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 16% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Pennsylvania
99.4
Wyoming
98.2
Wyoming has 1.2% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Pennsylvania
99.6
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 0.7% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Pennsylvania
20.9 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 35% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Pennsylvania
99.5
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 1.0% lower transportation
Median home value
Pennsylvania
$277,600
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 22% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Pennsylvania
$1,064/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 26% 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
Pennsylvania
85°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 3.5% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Pennsylvania
22°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 41% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Pennsylvania
50°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 13% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Pennsylvania
179
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 23% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Pennsylvania
44 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 69% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Pennsylvania
40
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 5.0% higher AQI
Snow / year
Pennsylvania
43 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 35% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Pennsylvania?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.8 for Pennsylvania — 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?

Pennsylvania tops out at 3.07% 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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