Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,332 in Washington versus $764 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 43% cheaper on rent than Washington, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $83,857 in Washington and $69,171 in Wyoming — about 18% higher in Washington. Washington has no state income tax and a 6.5% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.5%
4%
+2.5 pp in Washington
Income Tax (top rate)
None
None
about equal
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,332
$764
+43% in Washington
Median Home Value
$454,600
$302,200
+34% in Washington
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$83,857
$69,171
+18% in Washington
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.1°F
45.4°F
+6.7°F in Washington
Washington vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Washington or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $764 runs about 43% below Washington's $1,332, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Washington 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 $53,000 a year in Washington versus $31,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, Washington or Wyoming?
- Washington has no state income tax and a 6.5% state sales tax. Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Washington/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.