Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $866 in Missouri versus $824 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 5% cheaper on rent than Missouri, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,279 in Missouri and $77,176 in Wyoming — about 28% higher in Wyoming. Missouri has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.225%
4%
+0.2 pp in Missouri
Income Tax (top rate)
4.70%
None
+4.7 pp in Missouri
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$866
$824
+5% in Missouri
Median Home Value
$185,100
$311,200
+68% in Wyoming
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,279
$77,176
+40% in Wyoming
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
56.3°F
46.5°F
+9.8°F in Missouri
Missouri vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Missouri or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $824 runs about 5% below Missouri's $866, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Missouri 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 $35,000 a year in Missouri versus $33,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, Missouri or Wyoming?
- Missouri has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% state sales tax. Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Missouri/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.