Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $849 in Wisconsin versus $764 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 10% cheaper on rent than Wisconsin, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $62,546 in Wisconsin and $69,171 in Wyoming — about 10% higher in Wyoming. Wisconsin has a top state income tax rate of 7.65% and a 5% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5%
4%
+1.0 pp in Wisconsin
Income Tax (top rate)
7.65%
None
+7.7 pp in Wisconsin
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$849
$764
+10% in Wisconsin
Median Home Value
$191,500
$302,200
+58% in Wyoming
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$62,546
$69,171
+11% in Wyoming
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
46.5°F
45.4°F
+1.1°F in Wisconsin
Wisconsin vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Wisconsin or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $764 runs about 10% below Wisconsin's $849, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Wisconsin 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 $34,000 a year in Wisconsin versus $31,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, Wisconsin or Wyoming?
- Wisconsin has a top state income tax rate of 7.65% and a 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 Wisconsin/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.