Moving to Wyoming from Canada
What to Expect
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$103,309 salary in Canada would need to be roughly $75,659 in Wyoming to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Canada and Wyoming.
What does your salary buy?
CA$103,309 → $75,659
To maintain the same standard of living in Wyoming
Calculate with your salary →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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Canada to Wyoming.
people moved from Canada to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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13.793,897
Canada
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Wyoming compared to Canada.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Canada performs better than Wyoming across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Canada performs better than Wyoming across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
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.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Canada 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| 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) |
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| 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) |
Data:
Meteorological Service of Canada,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
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
Visa Free
United States passport holder visiting Canada
Visa FreeData: 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 Canada?
Wyoming and Canada are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Wyoming?
Budget about $18,915 for 3 months in Wyoming (based on a CA$103,309 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Wyoming?
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.
How is healthcare in Wyoming compared to Canada?
Canada performs better than Wyoming across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Wyoming compared to Canada?
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.
What language do they speak in Wyoming?
The official language in Wyoming is English. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.
