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Moving from Wyoming to Maine

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

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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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Maine

Capital: Augusta

Median household income $71,773 · winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days

Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

Maine has an overall price level 97.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Maine
97.0
Maine has 4.7% higher overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Maine
78.9
Maine has 11% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.2
Maine
99.3
Maine has 1.1% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Maine
99.6
Maine has 0.7% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Maine
28.3 ¢/kWh
Maine has 108% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Maine
99.4
Maine has 0.9% higher transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Maine
$341,900
Maine is 0.7% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$783/mo
Maine
$905/mo
Maine is 16% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 79°F · Winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Maine
79°F
Maine is 3.7% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Maine
11°F
Maine is 15% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Maine
43°F
Maine is 1.6% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Maine
196
Maine has 11% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Maine
45 in
Maine is 241% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Maine
33
Maine has 21% lower AQI
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Maine
81 in
Maine is 40% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maine than Wyoming?

Maine's overall price level is roughly 96.5 (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. Maine tops out at 7.15%.

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

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

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