Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,100 in Pennsylvania versus $824 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 25% cheaper on rent than Pennsylvania, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $60,698 in Pennsylvania and $77,176 in Wyoming — about 21% higher in Wyoming. Pennsylvania has a top state income tax rate of 3.07% and a 6% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
4%
+2.0 pp in Pennsylvania
Income Tax (top rate)
3.07%
None
+3.1 pp in Pennsylvania
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,100
$824
+25% in Pennsylvania
Median Home Value
$193,200
$311,200
+61% in Wyoming
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$60,698
$77,176
+27% in Wyoming
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
51.8°F
46.5°F
+5.3°F in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Pennsylvania or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $824 runs about 25% below Pennsylvania's $1,100, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Pennsylvania 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 $44,000 a year in Pennsylvania versus $33,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, Pennsylvania or Wyoming?
- Pennsylvania has a top state income tax rate of 3.07% and a 6% state sales tax. Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Pennsylvania/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.