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Moving from Wyoming to Oregon

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly 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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Oregon

Capital: Salem

Median household income $76,362 · winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days

Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters.

Oregon has an overall price level 103.4 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Oregon
103.4
Oregon has 12% higher overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Oregon
108.6
Oregon has 53% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.2
Oregon
100.8
Oregon has 2.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Oregon
100.5
Oregon has 1.6% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Oregon
14.9 ¢/kWh
Oregon has 9.6% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Oregon
100.7
Oregon has 2.2% higher transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Oregon
$497,500
Oregon is 47% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$783/mo
Oregon
$1,377/mo
Oregon is 76% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 80°F · Winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Oregon
80°F
Oregon is 2.4% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Oregon
36°F
Oregon is 177% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Oregon
50°F
Oregon is 15% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Oregon
144
Oregon has 35% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Oregon
37 in
Oregon is 174% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Oregon
28
Oregon has 33% lower AQI
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Oregon
22 in
Oregon is 62% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oregon than Wyoming?

Oregon's overall price level is roughly 100.5 (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. Oregon tops out at 9.9%.

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

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

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