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Moving from Wyoming to Texas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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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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Texas

Capital: Austin

Median household income $75,780 · winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days

No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

Texas has an overall price level 97.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Texas
97.1
Texas has 4.7% higher overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Texas
96.5
Texas has 36% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Wyoming
95.4
Texas
98.1
Texas has 2.8% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Texas
99.6
Texas has 0.7% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Wyoming
14.7 ¢/kWh
Texas
17 ¢/kWh
Texas has 16% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Texas
99.4
Texas has 0.9% higher transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Texas
$313,200
Texas is 7.7% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$998/mo
Texas
$1,475/mo
Texas is 48% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 96°F · Winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Texas
96°F
Texas is 17% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Texas
38°F
Texas is 192% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Texas
65°F
Texas is 51% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Texas
232
Texas has 5.5% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Texas
33 in
Texas is 147% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Texas
43
Texas has 2.4% higher AQI
Snow / year
Wyoming
149 in
Texas
2 in
Texas is 99% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Texas than Wyoming?

Texas's overall price level is roughly 96.3 (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. Texas tops out at 0%.

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

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

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