Moving to Wyoming from Canada
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Considering a move from Canada to Wyoming? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Canada to Wyoming, you would find that Wyoming is 21.2% more expensive than Canada overall. A CA$106,459 salary in Canada would need to be roughly $75,659 in Wyoming to maintain the same lifestyle. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Canada and Wyoming. What does your salary buy? CA$106,459 → $75,659 To maintain the same standard of living in Wyoming How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 13.7% more Groceries pay 1.9% more Transportation pay 5.1% more Housing pay 24.3% more Childcare pay 86.2% more Entertainment and Sports pay 16.2% more Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. What the data shows about people moving from Canada to Wyoming. people moved from Canada to United States · OECD (latest data available) Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents. The numbers behind daily life in Wyoming compared to Canada. share of adults with obesity Canada performs better than Wyoming across all health & wellbeing metrics. share of households with internet Canada performs better than Wyoming across all infrastructure metrics. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person share of people below the poverty line Wyoming generally does better on employment & economy, though Canada leads in poverty rate. average years of life at birth Canada performs better than Wyoming across all family life metrics. Data: The World Factbook Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada 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. Canada passport holder visiting United States United States passport holder visiting Canada Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. Wyoming and Canada are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way. Budget about $18,915 for 3 months in Wyoming (based on a CA$106,459 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. From major Wyoming cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Canada and Wyoming are what actually decide it long-term. Canada performs better than Wyoming across all health & wellbeing metrics. The average high temperature in Cheyenne is 58°F, compared to 52°F in Ottawa. Cheyenne receives around 15.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ottawa gets 37.1 in. The official language in Wyoming is English. In Canada, the official languages are English and French. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Ottawa Cheyenne Jan–Mar 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C) 42°/20°F (6°/-6°C) Apr–Jun 64°/45°F (18°/7°C) 65°/40°F (18°/4°C) Jul–Sep 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) 79°/52°F (26°/11°C) Oct–Dec 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C) 48°/25°F (9°/-4°C) View all months
Month Ottawa Cheyenne Jan 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C) 40°/18°F (4.2°/-7.8°C) Feb 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C) 40°/19°F (4.7°/-7.4°C) Mar 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C) 47°/24°F (8.6°/-4.2°C) Apr 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C) 55°/31°F (12.7°/-0.7°C) May 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C) 65°/40°F (18.2°/4.6°C) Jun 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C) 75°/49°F (24.1°/9.4°C) Jul 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C) 83°/56°F (28.6°/13.1°C) Aug 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C) 81°/54°F (27.3°/12.3°C) Sep 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C) 72°/45°F (22.1°/7.1°C) Oct 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C) 59°/34°F (14.9°/1.1°C) Nov 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C) 47°/24°F (8.1°/-4.3°C) Dec 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C) 38°/17°F (3.4°/-8.2°C) 
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