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Moving from Wyoming to Pennsylvania

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Philly + Pittsburgh + everything between, flat income tax.

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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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Pennsylvania

Capital: Harrisburg

Median household income $73,170 · winter low 22°F · 179 sunny days

Philly + Pittsburgh + everything between, flat income tax.

Pennsylvania has an overall price level 97.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Pennsylvania
97.6
Pennsylvania has 5.3% higher overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Pennsylvania
85.1
Pennsylvania has 20% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.2
Pennsylvania
99.4
Pennsylvania has 1.2% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Pennsylvania
99.6
Pennsylvania has 0.7% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Pennsylvania
20.9 ¢/kWh
Pennsylvania has 54% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Pennsylvania
99.5
Pennsylvania has 1.0% higher transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Pennsylvania
$277,600
Pennsylvania is 18% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$783/mo
Pennsylvania
$1,064/mo
Pennsylvania is 36% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 85°F · Winter low 22°F · 179 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Pennsylvania
85°F
Pennsylvania is 3.7% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Pennsylvania
22°F
Pennsylvania is 69% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Pennsylvania
50°F
Pennsylvania is 15% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Pennsylvania
179
Pennsylvania has 19% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Pennsylvania
44 in
Pennsylvania is 227% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Pennsylvania
40
Pennsylvania has 4.8% lower AQI
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Pennsylvania
43 in
Pennsylvania is 26% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Pennsylvania than Wyoming?

Pennsylvania's overall price level is roughly 96.8 (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. Pennsylvania tops out at 3.07%.

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

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

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