Moving to Wyoming from Ireland

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Ireland to Wyoming — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Ireland to Wyoming, you would find that Wyoming is 14.1% more expensive than Ireland overall. A €65,850 salary in Ireland would need to be roughly $62,738 in Wyoming to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Ireland to Wyoming.

What does your salary buy?

€65,850 $62,738

To maintain the same standard of living in Wyoming

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 1.6% less

Groceries

pay 14.6% more

Transportation

pay 36.8% less

Housing

pay 7.6% more

Childcare

pay 2.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 10.2% less

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?

How many people actually move from Ireland to Wyoming, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
1,530 ↓ 2% vs 2022

people moved from Ireland 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Ireland to Wyoming.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

IE
25.3%
WY
34.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

IE
95.0%
WY
89.3%

Ireland 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

IE
4.3%
WY
3.6%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$115,600
WY
$67,568

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IE
81.7 yrs
WY
76.3 yrs

Ireland 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.

DublinRain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56°/44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsDublinCheyenne
Jan–Mar49°/37°F (10°/3°C)42°/20°F (6°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun59°/44°F (15°/7°C)65°/40°F (18°/4°C)
Jul–Sep66°/52°F (19°/11°C)79°/52°F (26°/11°C)
Oct–Dec51°/41°F (11°/5°C)48°/25°F (9°/-4°C)
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MonthDublinCheyenne
Jan47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)40°/18°F (4.2°/-7.8°C)
Feb47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)40°/19°F (4.7°/-7.4°C)
Mar54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)47°/24°F (8.6°/-4.2°C)
Apr54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)55°/31°F (12.7°/-0.7°C)
May59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)65°/40°F (18.2°/4.6°C)
Jun64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)75°/49°F (24.1°/9.4°C)
Jul67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)83°/56°F (28.6°/13.1°C)
Aug67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)81°/54°F (27.3°/12.3°C)
Sep63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)72°/45°F (22.1°/7.1°C)
Oct56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)59°/34°F (14.9°/1.1°C)
Nov51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)47°/24°F (8.1°/-4.3°C)
Dec47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)38°/17°F (3.4°/-8.2°C)

Data: Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Ireland 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 Ireland?

Yes — Wyoming is on average about 16% cheaper than Ireland. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Wyoming?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $15,684 in Wyoming on a €65,850 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Wyoming?

Usually fine from major cities in Wyoming. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Wyoming compared to Ireland?

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

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

The average high temperature in Cheyenne is 58°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Cheyenne receives around 15.9 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.

What language do they speak in Wyoming?

The official language in Wyoming is English. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE
Population5,275,004563,626
CurrencyEuro (€)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesEnglish, IrishEnglish
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+353+1
Time zones111
Emergency number112911