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Moving from Wyoming to Arkansas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living.

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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.

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Arkansas

Capital: Little Rock

Median household income $56,335 · winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days

Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living.

Arkansas has an overall price level 86.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Arkansas
86.9
Arkansas has 6.2% lower overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Arkansas
58.2
Arkansas has 18% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.2
Arkansas
96.7
Arkansas has 1.5% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Arkansas
98.0
Arkansas has 0.9% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Arkansas
13.6 ¢/kWh
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Arkansas
97.4
Arkansas has 1.2% lower transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Arkansas
$215,600
Arkansas is 36% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$783/mo
Arkansas
$794/mo
Arkansas is 1.4% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 92°F · Winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Arkansas
92°F
Arkansas is 12% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Arkansas
30°F
Arkansas is 131% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Arkansas
61°F
Arkansas is 40% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Arkansas
217
Arkansas has 1.4% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Arkansas
51 in
Arkansas is 286% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Wyoming
42
Arkansas
42
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Arkansas
3 in
Arkansas is 95% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas than Wyoming?

Arkansas's overall price level is roughly 87.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.4 for Wyoming — 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?

Wyoming tops out at 0% income tax. Arkansas tops out at 3.9%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Arkansas?

Most Arkansas residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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