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Moving from Vermont to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Vermont

Capital: Montpelier

Median household income $74,014 · winter low 9°F · 152 sunny days

Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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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
Vermont
98.0
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 5.4% lower overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 18% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Vermont
99.5
Wyoming
98.2
Wyoming has 1.3% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 0.8% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 44% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 1.1% lower transportation
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 3.8% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 28% 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
Vermont
80°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 2.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 44% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Wyoming
43°F
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 45% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 70% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Vermont
42
Wyoming
42
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 36% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Vermont?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 99.3 for Vermont — 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?

Vermont tops out at 8.75% 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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