Washington
Moderate tax burden · COL index 117
Wins 5 categories
Wyoming
Low tax burden · COL index 101
Wins 7 categories
Neither Washington nor Wyoming levies a state income tax. Cost of living in Washington (index 117) runs 16% higher than Wyoming (index 101). The median home in Washington costs $570K vs $350K in Wyoming. Politically, Wyoming voted Republican in 2024 (R+43.0) while Washington went Democratic (D+16.0).
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What is the number one cause of death in Wyoming?
In 2022, heart disease, cancer, and accidents were the leading causes of death in Wyoming. Of the total deaths that year, 2,645, or 45% of the total, were due to one of these three causes.
What does 307 mean in Wyoming?
The (307) area code serves the whole state of Wyoming, which means you'll be covered across all cities from Cheyenne to Casper, to Laramie and Gillette. Located in the Mountain time zone, it serves quite a few counties in Wyoming, like Natrona, Sweetwater, and Laramie. The 307 prefix was first put into service in 1947.
Is moving to Wyoming a good idea?
We made a very similar move ourselves, so I'll give you the real version. Wyoming pros: Slower pace, a lot more space, and access to the outdoors is hard to beat. Cost of living can be lower depending on where you land, and there's no state income tax. A lot of people come here for a quieter, more grounded lifestyle.
Is Wyoming the emptiest state?
It is the least populated state, with fewer than 600,000 residents, and the second least densely populated. Wyoming is famous for its national parks, including Yellowstone (the first national park in the world) and Grand Teton.