Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,181 in Connecticut versus $824 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 30% cheaper on rent than Connecticut, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,584 in Connecticut and $77,176 in Wyoming — about 27% higher in Wyoming. Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.35%
4%
+2.3 pp in Connecticut
Income Tax (top rate)
6.99%
None
+7.0 pp in Connecticut
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,181
$824
+30% in Connecticut
Median Home Value
$252,400
$311,200
+23% in Wyoming
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,584
$77,176
+36% in Wyoming
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.5°F
46.5°F
+6.0°F in Connecticut
Connecticut vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Connecticut or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $824 runs about 30% below Connecticut's $1,181, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Connecticut 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 $47,000 a year in Connecticut versus $33,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, Connecticut or Wyoming?
- Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax. Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Connecticut/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.