Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,170 in Texas versus $824 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 30% cheaper on rent than Texas, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $67,043 in Texas and $77,176 in Wyoming — about 13% higher in Wyoming. Texas has no state income tax 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 Texas
Income Tax (top rate)
None
None
about equal
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,170
$824
+30% in Texas
Median Home Value
$264,900
$311,200
+17% in Wyoming
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$67,043
$77,176
+15% in Wyoming
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
67.2°F
46.5°F
+20.7°F in Texas
Texas vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Texas or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $824 runs about 30% below Texas's $1,170, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Texas 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 Texas versus $33,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, Texas or Wyoming?
- Texas has no state income tax 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 8/1 cities we track in Texas/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.