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Moving from Wyoming to Wisconsin

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Cheese, beer, Madison + Milwaukee, brutal 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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Wisconsin

Capital: Madison

Median household income $72,458 · winter low 9°F · 188 sunny days

Cheese, beer, Madison + Milwaukee, brutal winters.

Wisconsin has an overall price level 94.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Wisconsin
94.1
Wisconsin has 1.5% higher overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Wisconsin
79.3
Wisconsin has 12% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Wyoming
95.4
Wisconsin
94.3
Wisconsin has 1.1% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Wisconsin
99.1
Electricity rate
Wyoming
14.7 ¢/kWh
Wisconsin
19.2 ¢/kWh
Wisconsin has 31% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Wisconsin
98.8
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Wisconsin
$294,700
Wisconsin is 13% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$998/mo
Wisconsin
$1,142/mo
Wisconsin is 14% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 81°F · Winter low 9°F · 188 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Wisconsin
81°F
Wisconsin is 1.2% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Wisconsin
9°F
Wisconsin is 31% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Wisconsin
44°F
Wisconsin is 2.3% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Wisconsin
188
Wisconsin has 15% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Wisconsin
33 in
Wisconsin is 150% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Wyoming
42
Wisconsin
78
Wisconsin has 86% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Wyoming
149
Wisconsin
0
Wisconsin has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Wisconsin
50 in
Wisconsin is 14% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Wisconsin than Wyoming?

Wisconsin's overall price level is roughly 93.5 (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. Wisconsin tops out at 7.65%.

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

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

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