Moving to Wyoming from Iceland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Iceland to Wyoming, you would find that Wyoming is 5.3% cheaper than Iceland overall. A ISK9,486,750 salary in Iceland would need to be roughly $42,760 in Wyoming to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Cheyenne averages 58°F vs 45°F in Reykjavik, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

ISK9,486,750 $42,760

To maintain the same standard of living in Wyoming

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 32.3% less

Groceries

pay 22.3% less

Transportation

pay 35.8% less

Housing

pay 12.0% more

Childcare

pay 2.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 27.1% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 ISK = 0.0079 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 Iceland to Wyoming.

Moved in 2023
60 ↓ 15% vs 2022

people moved from Iceland 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 Iceland.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

IS
21.9%
WY
34.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

IS
100.0%
WY
89.3%

Iceland 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

IS
3.6%
WY
3.6%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

IS
$66,500
WY
$67,568

Iceland generally does better on employment & economy, though Wyoming leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IS
83.6 yrs
WY
76.3 yrs

Iceland 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.

ReykjavikRain: 31.4 in/yr (798 mm)
45°/35°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsReykjavikCheyenne
Jan–Mar37°/28°F (3°/-2°C)42°/20°F (6°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun48°/38°F (9°/4°C)65°/40°F (18°/4°C)
Jul–Sep54°/45°F (12°/7°C)79°/52°F (26°/11°C)
Oct–Dec39°/31°F (4°/-1°C)48°/25°F (9°/-4°C)
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MonthReykjavikCheyenne
Jan35°/27°F (1.9°/-3.0°C)40°/18°F (4.2°/-7.8°C)
Feb37°/28°F (2.8°/-2.1°C)40°/19°F (4.7°/-7.4°C)
Mar38°/28°F (3.2°/-2.0°C)47°/24°F (8.6°/-4.2°C)
Apr42°/33°F (5.7°/0.4°C)55°/31°F (12.7°/-0.7°C)
May49°/38°F (9.4°/3.6°C)65°/40°F (18.2°/4.6°C)
Jun53°/44°F (11.7°/6.7°C)75°/49°F (24.1°/9.4°C)
Jul56°/47°F (13.3°/8.3°C)83°/56°F (28.6°/13.1°C)
Aug55°/46°F (13.0°/7.9°C)81°/54°F (27.3°/12.3°C)
Sep50°/41°F (10.1°/5.0°C)72°/45°F (22.1°/7.1°C)
Oct44°/36°F (6.8°/2.2°C)59°/34°F (14.9°/1.1°C)
Nov38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.3°C)47°/24°F (8.1°/-4.3°C)
Dec36°/27°F (2.2°/-2.8°C)38°/17°F (3.4°/-8.2°C)

Data: Icelandic Meteorological Office Icelandic Meteorological Office, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iceland 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.

Iceland passport

Iceland passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Iceland

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Iceland 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 Iceland?

On average Wyoming is about 43% less expensive than Iceland, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Wyoming?

Budget about $10,690 for 3 months in Wyoming (based on a ISK9,486,750 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 Iceland and Wyoming are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Wyoming compared to Iceland?

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

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

The average high temperature in Cheyenne is 58°F, compared to 45°F in Reykjavik. Cheyenne receives around 15.9 in of rainfall per year, while Reykjavik gets 31.4 in.

What language do they speak in Wyoming?

The official language in Wyoming is English. In Iceland, the official language is Icelandic.

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At a Glance

IS
Population357,603563,626
CurrencyIcelandic Króna (ISK)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesIcelandicEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+354+1
Time zones111
Emergency number112911