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Moving from Wyoming to Kentucky

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix.

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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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Kentucky

Capital: Frankfort

Median household income $60,183 · winter low 26°F · 189 sunny days

Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix.

Kentucky has an overall price level 90.2 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Kentucky
90.2
Kentucky has 2.7% lower overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Kentucky
64.3
Kentucky has 9.6% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Wyoming
95.4
Kentucky
96.0
Kentucky has 0.6% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Kentucky
98.5
Electricity rate
Wyoming
14.7 ¢/kWh
Kentucky
15 ¢/kWh
Kentucky has 2.3% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Kentucky
98.0
Kentucky has 0.5% lower transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Kentucky
$226,000
Kentucky is 33% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$998/mo
Kentucky
$998/mo

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

Summer high 87°F · Winter low 26°F · 189 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Kentucky
87°F
Kentucky is 6.1% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Kentucky
26°F
Kentucky is 100% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Kentucky
56°F
Kentucky is 29% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Kentucky
189
Kentucky has 14% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Kentucky
48 in
Kentucky is 262% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Kentucky
82
Kentucky has 95% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Wyoming
149
Kentucky
1
Kentucky has 99% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Kentucky
9 in
Kentucky is 84% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Kentucky than Wyoming?

Kentucky's overall price level is roughly 87.5 (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. Kentucky tops out at 3.5%.

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

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

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