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 16.1% more expensive than Germany overall. A €65,850 salary in Germany would need to be roughly $74,764 in Wyoming to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,850 $74,764

To maintain the same standard of living in Wyoming

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 14.1% less

Groceries

pay 14.0% more

Transportation

pay 18.5% less

Housing

pay 41.5% more

Childcare

pay 94.7% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 16.9% 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?

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 rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

DE
22.3%
WY
34.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

DE
91.0%
WY
89.3%

Germany 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

DE
3.0%
WY
3.6%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

DE
$61,900
WY
$67,568

Wyoming generally does better on employment & economy, though Germany leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DE
81.5 yrs
WY
76.3 yrs

Germany 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsBerlinCheyenne
Jan–Mar41°/31°F (5°/-1°C)42°/20°F (6°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun64°/47°F (18°/8°C)65°/40°F (18°/4°C)
Jul–Sep72°/55°F (22°/13°C)79°/52°F (26°/11°C)
Oct–Dec47°/37°F (8°/3°C)48°/25°F (9°/-4°C)
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MonthBerlinCheyenne
Jan37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C)40°/18°F (4.2°/-7.8°C)
Feb40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C)40°/19°F (4.7°/-7.4°C)
Mar47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C)47°/24°F (8.6°/-4.2°C)
Apr56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C)55°/31°F (12.7°/-0.7°C)
May66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C)65°/40°F (18.2°/4.6°C)
Jun71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C)75°/49°F (24.1°/9.4°C)
Jul75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C)83°/56°F (28.6°/13.1°C)
Aug74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C)81°/54°F (27.3°/12.3°C)
Sep66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C)72°/45°F (22.1°/7.1°C)
Oct56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C)59°/34°F (14.9°/1.1°C)
Nov45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C)47°/24°F (8.1°/-4.3°C)
Dec40°/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?

Wyoming and Germany 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 $18,691 for 3 months in Wyoming (based on a €65,850 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
Population84,316,622563,626
CurrencyEuro (€)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesGermanEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+49+1
Time zones111
Emergency number112911