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Moving from Wyoming to District of Columbia

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Federal-government nexus, museums, expensive urban 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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District of Columbia

Capital: Washington

Median household income $101,722 · winter low 28°F · 197 sunny days

Federal-government nexus, museums, expensive urban living.

District of Columbia has an overall price level 109.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
District of Columbia
109.9
District of Columbia has 19% higher overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
District of Columbia
155.0
District of Columbia has 118% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Wyoming
95.4
District of Columbia
106.5
District of Columbia has 12% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
District of Columbia
101.5
District of Columbia has 2.6% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Wyoming
14.7 ¢/kWh
District of Columbia
25.4 ¢/kWh
District of Columbia has 73% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
District of Columbia
102.0
District of Columbia has 3.5% higher transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
District of Columbia
$733,400
District of Columbia is 116% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$998/mo
District of Columbia
$1,931/mo
District of Columbia is 93% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 88°F · Winter low 28°F · 197 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
District of Columbia
88°F
District of Columbia is 7.3% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
District of Columbia
28°F
District of Columbia is 115% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
District of Columbia
57°F
District of Columbia is 32% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
District of Columbia
197
District of Columbia has 10% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
District of Columbia
45 in
District of Columbia is 235% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
District of Columbia
53
District of Columbia has 26% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Wyoming
149
District of Columbia
0
District of Columbia has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
District of Columbia
11 in
District of Columbia is 81% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in District of Columbia than Wyoming?

District of Columbia's overall price level is roughly 117.4 (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. District of Columbia tops out at 10.75%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in District of Columbia?

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

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