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Moving from Wyoming to Colorado

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

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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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Colorado

Capital: Denver

Median household income $87,598 · winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days

Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

Colorado has an overall price level 103.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Colorado
103.1
Colorado has 11% higher overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Colorado
127.4
Colorado has 79% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.2
Colorado
100.8
Colorado has 2.6% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Colorado
100.5
Colorado has 1.6% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Colorado
16.7 ¢/kWh
Colorado has 23% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Colorado
100.6
Colorado has 2.1% higher transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Colorado
$574,600
Colorado is 69% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$783/mo
Colorado
$1,627/mo
Colorado is 108% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 86°F · Winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Colorado
86°F
Colorado is 4.9% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Colorado
18°F
Colorado is 38% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Colorado
46°F
Colorado is 6.2% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Colorado
245
Colorado has 11% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Colorado
17 in
Colorado is 25% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Colorado
74
Colorado has 76% higher AQI
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Colorado
69 in
Colorado is 19% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Colorado than Wyoming?

Colorado's overall price level is roughly 103 (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. Colorado tops out at 4.4%.

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

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

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