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Moving from Wisconsin to Wyoming

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cheese, beer, Madison + Milwaukee, brutal winters. vs. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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Wisconsin

Capital: Madison

Median household income $72,458 · winter low 9°F · 188 sunny days

Cheese, beer, Madison + Milwaukee, brutal 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
Wisconsin
94.1
Wyoming
92.7
Wyoming has 1.5% lower overall price level
Housing index
Wisconsin
79.3
Wyoming
71.1
Wyoming has 10% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Wisconsin
94.3
Wyoming
95.4
Wyoming has 1.1% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wisconsin
99.1
Wyoming
98.9
Electricity rate
Wisconsin
19.2 ¢/kWh
Wyoming
14.7 ¢/kWh
Wyoming has 24% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wisconsin
98.8
Wyoming
98.5
Median home value
Wisconsin
$294,700
Wyoming
$339,500
Wyoming is 15% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wisconsin
$1,142/mo
Wyoming
$998/mo
Wyoming is 13% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · USGS (live) state-level

Summer high 82°F · Winter low 13°F · 220 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wisconsin
81°F
Wyoming
82°F
Wyoming is 1.2% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wisconsin
9°F
Wyoming
13°F
Wyoming is 44% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wisconsin
44°F
Wyoming
43°F
Wyoming is 2.3% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wisconsin
188
Wyoming
220
Wyoming has 17% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wisconsin
33 in
Wyoming
13 in
Wyoming is 60% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Wisconsin
78
Wyoming
42
Wyoming has 46% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Wisconsin
0
Wyoming
149
Snow / year
Wisconsin
50 in
Wyoming
58 in
Wyoming is 16% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Wisconsin?

Wyoming's overall price level is roughly 96.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 93.5 for Wisconsin, 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?

Wisconsin tops out at 7.65% 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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