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Moving from Washington to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Tech (Amazon, MS), no income tax, rainy West side. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Washington

Capital: Olympia

Median household income $90,325 · winter low 35°F · 152 sunny days

Tech (Amazon, MS), no income tax, rainy West side.

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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
Washington
107.0
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 13% lower overall price level
Housing index
Washington
126.0
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 44% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Washington
101.8
Wyoming
98.2
Wyoming has 3.5% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Washington
101.1
Wyoming
98.9
Wyoming has 2.1% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Washington
14.4 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 5.6% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Washington
101.4
Wyoming
98.5
Wyoming has 2.8% lower transportation
Median home value
Washington
$602,200
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 44% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Washington
$1,641/mo
Wyoming
$783/mo
Wyoming is 52% 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
Washington
79°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 3.8% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Washington
35°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 63% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Washington
50°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 13% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Washington
152
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 45% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Washington
40 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 67% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Washington
39
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 7.7% higher AQI
Snow / year
Washington
29 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 100% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Washington?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.8 for Washington — 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?

Washington tops out at 0% 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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