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Moving from Wyoming to Indiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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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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Indiana

Capital: Indianapolis

Median household income $67,173 · winter low 22°F · 186 sunny days

Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

Indiana has an overall price level 93.3 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Indiana
93.3
Indiana has 0.7% higher overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Indiana
73.9
Indiana has 3.9% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.2
Indiana
98.3
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Indiana
99.0
Electricity rate
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Indiana has 31% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Indiana
98.7
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Indiana
$243,500
Indiana is 28% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$783/mo
Indiana
$931/mo
Indiana is 19% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 85°F · Winter low 22°F · 186 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Indiana
85°F
Indiana is 3.7% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Indiana
22°F
Indiana is 69% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Indiana
52°F
Indiana is 20% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Indiana
186
Indiana has 15% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Indiana
43 in
Indiana is 221% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Indiana
56
Indiana has 33% higher AQI
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Indiana
20 in
Indiana is 66% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than Wyoming?

Indiana's overall price level is roughly 90.4 (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. Indiana tops out at 2.95%.

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

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

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