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Moving from Wyoming to Massachusetts

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Highest education attainment in US, biotech, Boston winters.

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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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Massachusetts

Capital: Boston

Median household income $96,505 · winter low 22°F · 200 sunny days

Highest education attainment in US, biotech, Boston winters.

Massachusetts has an overall price level 105.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Massachusetts
105.8
Massachusetts has 14% higher overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Massachusetts
128.1
Massachusetts has 80% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Wyoming
95.4
Massachusetts
98.8
Massachusetts has 3.6% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Massachusetts
100.9
Massachusetts has 2.0% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Wyoming
14.7 ¢/kWh
Massachusetts
29.5 ¢/kWh
Massachusetts has 101% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Massachusetts
101.2
Massachusetts has 2.7% higher transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Massachusetts
$607,400
Massachusetts is 79% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$998/mo
Massachusetts
$1,848/mo
Massachusetts is 85% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 82°F · Winter low 22°F · 200 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Massachusetts
82°F
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Massachusetts
22°F
Massachusetts is 69% more winter lows
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
43.3
Massachusetts
200
Massachusetts has 362% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
220 in
Massachusetts
47 in
Massachusetts is 79% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
13.3
Massachusetts
46
Massachusetts has 246% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Wyoming
42
Massachusetts
0
Massachusetts has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Wyoming
149 in
Massachusetts
25 in
Massachusetts is 83% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Massachusetts than Wyoming?

Massachusetts's overall price level is roughly 109.7 (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. Massachusetts tops out at 9%.

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

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

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