Moving to Wyoming from Austria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Austria to Wyoming, you would find that Wyoming is 9.6% more expensive than Austria overall. A €65,850 salary in Austria would need to be roughly $68,527 in Wyoming to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,850 $68,527

To maintain the same standard of living in Wyoming

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

Restaurants

pay 19.6% less

Groceries

pay 7.8% less

Transportation

pay 11.8% less

Housing

pay 38.7% more

Childcare

pay 82.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 10.8% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 EUR = 1.14 USD(June 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 Austria to Wyoming, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
400 ↑ 9% vs 2022

people moved from Austria 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 Austria to Wyoming.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

AT
20.1%
WY
34.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

AT
93.0%
WY
89.3%

Austria 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

AT
5.2%
WY
3.6%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
WY
$67,568

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AT
82.3 yrs
WY
76.3 yrs

Austria 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.

ViennaRain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58°/44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsViennaCheyenne
Jan–Mar43°/31°F (6°/0°C)42°/20°F (6°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun67°/50°F (20°/10°C)65°/40°F (18°/4°C)
Jul–Sep75°/58°F (24°/14°C)79°/52°F (26°/11°C)
Oct–Dec48°/37°F (9°/3°C)48°/25°F (9°/-4°C)
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MonthViennaCheyenne
Jan37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)40°/18°F (4.2°/-7.8°C)
Feb41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)40°/19°F (4.7°/-7.4°C)
Mar51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)47°/24°F (8.6°/-4.2°C)
Apr59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)55°/31°F (12.7°/-0.7°C)
May69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)65°/40°F (18.2°/4.6°C)
Jun74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)75°/49°F (24.1°/9.4°C)
Jul78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)83°/56°F (28.6°/13.1°C)
Aug78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)81°/54°F (27.3°/12.3°C)
Sep69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)72°/45°F (22.1°/7.1°C)
Oct58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)59°/34°F (14.9°/1.1°C)
Nov46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)47°/24°F (8.1°/-4.3°C)
Dec39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)38°/17°F (3.4°/-8.2°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Austria without a visa.

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 Austria?

Yes — Wyoming is on average about 9% cheaper than Austria. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Wyoming?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $17,132 in Wyoming on a €65,850 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 Austria?

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

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

The average high temperature in Cheyenne is 58°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Cheyenne receives around 15.9 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Wyoming?

The official language in Wyoming is English. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT
Population8,913,088563,626
CurrencyEuro (€)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesGermanEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+43+1
Time zones111
Emergency number112911