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Moving from Wyoming to Kansas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

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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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Kansas

Capital: Topeka

Median household income $69,747 · winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days

Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

Kansas has an overall price level 90.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Kansas
90.1
Kansas has 2.8% lower overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Kansas
71.2
Groceries index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.2
Kansas
97.5
Kansas has 0.7% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Kansas
98.5
Electricity rate
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Kansas
15.3 ¢/kWh
Kansas has 13% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Kansas
98.0
Kansas has 0.5% lower transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Kansas
$238,700
Kansas is 30% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$783/mo
Kansas
$861/mo
Kansas is 10.0% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 89°F · Winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Kansas
89°F
Kansas is 8.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Kansas
21°F
Kansas is 62% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Kansas
55°F
Kansas is 26% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Kansas
217
Kansas has 1.4% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Kansas
32 in
Kansas is 137% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Kansas
38
Kansas has 9.5% lower AQI
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Kansas
16 in
Kansas is 72% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Kansas than Wyoming?

Kansas's overall price level is roughly 90.1 (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. Kansas tops out at 5.58%.

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

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

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