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Moving from Wyoming to Ohio

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

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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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Ohio

Capital: Columbus

Median household income $66,990 · winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days

Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

Ohio has an overall price level 92.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Ohio
92.8
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Ohio
73.0
Ohio has 2.7% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.2
Ohio
98.2
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Ohio
98.9
Electricity rate
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Ohio has 38% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Ohio
98.6
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Ohio
$239,800
Ohio is 29% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$783/mo
Ohio
$878/mo
Ohio is 12% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 84°F · Winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Ohio
84°F
Ohio is 2.4% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Ohio
21°F
Ohio is 62% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Ohio
51°F
Ohio is 18% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Ohio
178
Ohio has 19% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Ohio
40 in
Ohio is 199% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Ohio
42
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Ohio
25 in
Ohio is 57% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Ohio than Wyoming?

Ohio's overall price level is roughly 89.4 (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. Ohio tops out at 2.75%.

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

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

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