Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,267 in Hawaii versus $824 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 35% cheaper on rent than Hawaii, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $82,071 in Hawaii and $77,176 in Wyoming — about 6% higher in Hawaii. Hawaii has a top state income tax rate of 11.00% and a 4% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
4%
about equal
Income Tax (top rate)
11.00%
None
+11.0 pp in Hawaii
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,267
$824
+35% in Hawaii
Median Home Value
$644,600
$311,200
+52% in Hawaii
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$82,071
$77,176
+6% in Hawaii
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
75.8°F
46.5°F
+29.3°F in Hawaii
Hawaii vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Hawaii or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $824 runs about 35% below Hawaii's $1,267, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Hawaii 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 $51,000 a year in Hawaii versus $33,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, Hawaii or Wyoming?
- Hawaii has a top state income tax rate of 11.00% and a 4% state sales tax. Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 2/1 cities we track in Hawaii/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.