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Moving from Wyoming to Minnesota

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

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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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Minnesota

Capital: Saint Paul

Median household income $84,313 · winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days

Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

Minnesota has an overall price level 98.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Minnesota
98.6
Minnesota has 6.4% higher overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Minnesota
91.3
Minnesota has 28% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.2
Minnesota
99.7
Minnesota has 1.5% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Minnesota
99.8
Minnesota has 0.9% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Minnesota
15.1 ¢/kWh
Minnesota has 11% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Minnesota
99.7
Minnesota has 1.2% higher transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Minnesota
$344,600
Minnesota is 1.5% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$783/mo
Minnesota
$1,135/mo
Minnesota is 45% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 82°F · Winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Minnesota
82°F
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Minnesota
4°F
Minnesota is 69% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Minnesota
42°F
Minnesota is 2.3% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Minnesota
195
Minnesota has 11% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Minnesota
29 in
Minnesota is 121% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Minnesota
39
Minnesota has 7.1% lower AQI
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Minnesota
46 in
Minnesota is 21% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota than Wyoming?

Minnesota's overall price level is roughly 97.3 (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. Minnesota tops out at 9.85%.

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

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

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