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Moving from Wyoming to Missouri

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Show-Me State, KC + STL metros, BBQ rivalries.

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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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Missouri

Capital: Jefferson City

Median household income $65,920 · winter low 24°F · 200 sunny days

Show-Me State, KC + STL metros, BBQ rivalries.

Missouri has an overall price level 90.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Missouri
90.8
Missouri has 2.0% lower overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Missouri
69.9
Missouri has 1.8% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.2
Missouri
97.7
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Missouri
98.6
Electricity rate
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Missouri
13.4 ¢/kWh
Missouri has 1.1% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Missouri
98.2
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Missouri
$254,400
Missouri is 25% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$783/mo
Missouri
$870/mo
Missouri is 11% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 88°F · Winter low 24°F · 200 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Missouri
88°F
Missouri is 7.3% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Missouri
24°F
Missouri is 85% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Missouri
55°F
Missouri is 27% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Missouri
200
Missouri has 9.1% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Missouri
44 in
Missouri is 228% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Missouri
44
Missouri has 4.8% higher AQI
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Missouri
12 in
Missouri is 79% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Missouri than Wyoming?

Missouri's overall price level is roughly 89.1 (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. Missouri tops out at 4.7%.

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

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

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