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Moving from Wyoming to Idaho

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Boise tech migration, mountains, conservative.

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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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Idaho

Capital: Boise

Median household income $70,214 · winter low 22°F · 199 sunny days

Boise tech migration, mountains, conservative.

Idaho has an overall price level 95.5 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Idaho
95.5
Idaho has 3.0% higher overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Idaho
90.0
Idaho has 27% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Wyoming
95.4
Idaho
96.3
Idaho has 1.0% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Idaho
99.3
Electricity rate
Wyoming
14.7 ¢/kWh
Idaho
12.7 ¢/kWh
Idaho has 13% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Idaho
99.1
Idaho has 0.6% higher transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Idaho
$446,400
Idaho is 31% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$998/mo
Idaho
$1,384/mo
Idaho is 39% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 87°F · Winter low 22°F · 199 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Idaho
87°F
Idaho is 6.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Idaho
22°F
Idaho is 69% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Idaho
46°F
Idaho is 5.5% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Idaho
199
Idaho has 9.5% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Idaho
17 in
Idaho is 31% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Idaho
24
Idaho has 43% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Wyoming
149
Idaho
12
Idaho has 92% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Idaho
51 in
Idaho is 12% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Idaho than Wyoming?

Idaho's overall price level is roughly 92.8 (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. Idaho tops out at 5.3%.

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

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

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