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Moving from Wyoming to Washington

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Tech (Amazon, MS), no income tax, rainy West side.

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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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Washington

Capital: Olympia

Median household income $90,325 · winter low 35°F · 152 sunny days

Tech (Amazon, MS), no income tax, rainy West side.

Washington has an overall price level 107.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Washington
107.0
Washington has 15% higher overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Washington
126.0
Washington has 77% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.2
Washington
101.8
Washington has 3.6% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Washington
101.1
Washington has 2.2% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Washington
14.4 ¢/kWh
Washington has 6.0% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Washington
101.4
Washington has 2.9% higher transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Washington
$602,200
Washington is 77% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$783/mo
Washington
$1,641/mo
Washington is 110% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 79°F · Winter low 35°F · 152 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Washington
79°F
Washington is 3.7% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Washington
35°F
Washington is 169% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Washington
50°F
Washington is 15% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Washington
152
Washington has 31% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Washington
40 in
Washington is 200% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Washington
39
Washington has 7.1% lower AQI
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Washington
29 in
Washington is 50% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Washington than Wyoming?

Washington's overall price level is roughly 105.8 (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. Washington tops out at 0%.

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

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

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