Moving to Wyoming from Germany

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Germany to Wyoming? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Germany to Wyoming, you would find that Wyoming is 17.5% more expensive than Germany overall. A €67,000 salary in Germany would need to be roughly $88,200 in Wyoming to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Germany and Wyoming.

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → $88,200

To maintain the same standard of living in Wyoming

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 4.1% less

Groceries

pay 30.3% more

Transportation

pay 27.0% less

Housing

pay 48.4% more

Childcare

pay 76.0% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 14.9% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.12 USD (October 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Germany to Wyoming.

Moved in 2023
4,430 ↑ 6% vs 2022

people moved from Germany 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

The numbers behind daily life in Wyoming compared to Germany.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

DE
20.6%
WY
34.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

DE
93.5%
WY
89.3%

Germany performs better than Wyoming across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

DE
3.7%
WY
3.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

DE
$60,496
WY
$67,568

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

DE
80.8 yrs
WY
76.3 yrs

Germany performs better than Wyoming across all family life metrics.

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Berlin Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Berlin Cheyenne
Jan–Mar 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 42°/20°F (6°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) 65°/40°F (18°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) 79°/52°F (26°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 48°/25°F (9°/-4°C)
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Month Berlin Cheyenne
Jan 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) 40°/18°F (4.2°/-7.8°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) 40°/19°F (4.7°/-7.4°C)
Mar 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) 47°/24°F (8.6°/-4.2°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) 55°/31°F (12.7°/-0.7°C)
May 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) 65°/40°F (18.2°/4.6°C)
Jun 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) 75°/49°F (24.1°/9.4°C)
Jul 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) 83°/56°F (28.6°/13.1°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) 81°/54°F (27.3°/12.3°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) 72°/45°F (22.1°/7.1°C)
Oct 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) 59°/34°F (14.9°/1.1°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) 47°/24°F (8.1°/-4.3°C)
Dec 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) 38°/17°F (3.4°/-8.2°C)

Data: Deutscher Wetterdienst Deutscher Wetterdienst, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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.

Germany passport

Germany passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Germany

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Germany 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 Germany?

On average Wyoming is around 17% pricier than Germany, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Wyoming?

Budget about $22,050 for 3 months in Wyoming (based on a €67,000 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 Germany and Wyoming are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Wyoming compared to Germany?

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

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

The average high temperature in Cheyenne is 58°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Cheyenne receives around 15.9 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.

What language do they speak in Wyoming?

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

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At a Glance

DE
Population 83,491,249 588,753
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages German English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +49 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911