Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,978 in Massachusetts versus $824 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 58% cheaper on rent than Massachusetts, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $94,755 in Massachusetts and $77,176 in Wyoming — about 19% higher in Massachusetts. Massachusetts has a top state income tax rate of 9.00% and a 6.25% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.25%
4%
+2.3 pp in Massachusetts
Income Tax (top rate)
9.00%
None
+9.0 pp in Massachusetts
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,978
$824
+58% in Massachusetts
Median Home Value
$710,400
$311,200
+56% in Massachusetts
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$94,755
$77,176
+19% in Massachusetts
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
51.5°F
46.5°F
+5.0°F in Massachusetts
Massachusetts vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Massachusetts or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $824 runs about 58% below Massachusetts's $1,978, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Massachusetts 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 $79,000 a year in Massachusetts versus $33,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, Massachusetts or Wyoming?
- Massachusetts has a top state income tax rate of 9.00% and a 6.25% 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 Massachusetts/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.