Moving to Wyoming from Australia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Australia to Wyoming — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Australia to Wyoming, you would find that Wyoming is 6.2% more expensive than Australia overall. A A$108,774 salary in Australia would need to be roughly $73,665 in Wyoming to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Australia to Wyoming.

What does your salary buy?

A$108,774 $73,665

To maintain the same standard of living in Wyoming

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 0.5% more

Groceries

pay 8.1% more

Transportation

pay 8.6% less

Housing

pay 27.5% more

Childcare

pay 30.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.0% less

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Exchange rate:1 AUD = 0.6895 USD(July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Australia to Wyoming, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
3,500 ↓ 8% vs 2022

people moved from Australia to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Australia to Wyoming.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

AU
29.0%
WY
34.6%

Australia performs better than Wyoming across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

AU
96.0%
WY
89.3%

Australia performs better than Wyoming across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AU
3.7%
WY
3.6%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AU
$59,500
WY
$67,568

Wyoming performs significantly better than Australia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AU
83.1 yrs
WY
76.3 yrs

Australia performs better than Wyoming across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

CanberraRain: 24.8 in/yr (629 mm)
67°/44°F

Avg. annual high / low

CheyenneRain: 15.9 in/yr (405 mm)
58°/34°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsCanberraCheyenne
Jan–Mar80°/54°F (26°/12°C)42°/20°F (6°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun61°/39°F (16°/4°C)65°/40°F (18°/4°C)
Jul–Sep56°/35°F (13°/1°C)79°/52°F (26°/11°C)
Oct–Dec73°/47°F (23°/9°C)48°/25°F (9°/-4°C)
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MonthCanberraCheyenne
Jan82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C)40°/18°F (4.2°/-7.8°C)
Feb81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C)40°/19°F (4.7°/-7.4°C)
Mar76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C)47°/24°F (8.6°/-4.2°C)
Apr68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C)55°/31°F (12.7°/-0.7°C)
May60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C)65°/40°F (18.2°/4.6°C)
Jun54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)75°/49°F (24.1°/9.4°C)
Jul52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C)83°/56°F (28.6°/13.1°C)
Aug55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C)81°/54°F (27.3°/12.3°C)
Sep61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C)72°/45°F (22.1°/7.1°C)
Oct67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)59°/34°F (14.9°/1.1°C)
Nov72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C)47°/24°F (8.1°/-4.3°C)
Dec79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C)38°/17°F (3.4°/-8.2°C)

Data: Bureau of Meteorology Bureau of Meteorology, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Australia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Australia

Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Australia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than Australia?

Costs in Wyoming and Australia are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.

How much money do I need to move to Wyoming?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $18,416 in Wyoming on a A$108,774 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Wyoming?

Usually fine from major cities in Wyoming. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Wyoming compared to Australia?

Australia performs better than Wyoming across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Wyoming compared to Australia?

The average high temperature in Cheyenne is 58°F, compared to 67°F in Canberra. Cheyenne receives around 15.9 in of rainfall per year, while Canberra gets 24.8 in.

What language do they speak in Wyoming?

Both Australia and Wyoming share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

AU
Population26,141,369563,626
CurrencyAustralian Dollar (A$)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+61+1
Time zones811
Emergency number000911