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Moving from Wyoming to North Dakota

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Energy boom, lowest unemployment, harshest 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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North Dakota

Capital: Bismarck

Median household income $73,959 · winter low 0°F · 211 sunny days

Energy boom, lowest unemployment, harshest winters.

North Dakota has an overall price level 89.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
North Dakota
89.0
North Dakota has 4.0% lower overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
North Dakota
71.4
Groceries index
Wyoming
95.4
North Dakota
95.7
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
North Dakota
98.3
North Dakota has 0.6% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Wyoming
14.7 ¢/kWh
North Dakota
12.4 ¢/kWh
North Dakota has 16% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
North Dakota
97.8
North Dakota has 0.8% lower transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
North Dakota
$266,100
North Dakota is 22% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$998/mo
North Dakota
$980/mo
North Dakota is 1.8% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 84°F · Winter low 0°F · 211 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
North Dakota
84°F
North Dakota is 2.4% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
North Dakota
0°F
North Dakota is 100% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
North Dakota
41°F
North Dakota is 4.4% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
North Dakota
211
North Dakota has 4.1% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
North Dakota
18 in
North Dakota is 38% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Wyoming
42
North Dakota
42
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Wyoming
149
North Dakota
0
North Dakota has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
North Dakota
39 in
North Dakota is 33% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in North Dakota than Wyoming?

North Dakota's overall price level is roughly 92.4 (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. North Dakota tops out at 2.5%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in North Dakota?

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

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