Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,253 in Arizona versus $764 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 39% cheaper on rent than Arizona, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $77,041 in Arizona and $69,171 in Wyoming — about 10% higher in Arizona. Arizona has a top state income tax rate of 2.50% and a 5.6% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.6%
4%
+1.6 pp in Arizona
Income Tax (top rate)
2.50%
None
+2.5 pp in Arizona
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,253
$764
+39% in Arizona
Median Home Value
$364,300
$302,200
+17% in Arizona
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$77,041
$69,171
+10% in Arizona
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
75.1°F
45.4°F
+29.7°F in Arizona
Arizona vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Arizona or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $764 runs about 39% below Arizona's $1,253, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Arizona than in Wyoming?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $50,000 a year in Arizona versus $31,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, Arizona or Wyoming?
- Arizona has a top state income tax rate of 2.50% and a 5.6% state sales tax. Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Arizona/Wyoming — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.