Moving to Wyoming from Puerto Rico

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Puerto Rico to Wyoming, you would find that Wyoming is 46.4% more expensive than Puerto Rico overall. A $75,000 salary in Puerto Rico would need to be roughly $81,922 in Wyoming to maintain the same lifestyle.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Puerto Rico and Wyoming.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 $81,922

To maintain the same standard of living in Wyoming

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 32.6% more

Groceries

pay 6.5% less

Transportation

pay 40.9% more

Housing

pay 45.8% more

Childcare

pay 2.6 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 47.8% more

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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 Puerto Rico to Wyoming.

Moved in 2018
1 ↓ 83% vs 2017

people moved from Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

PR
77.7%
WY
89.3%

Wyoming performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PR
6.0%
WY
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

PR
$43,000
WY
$67,568

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PR
81.7 yrs
WY
76.3 yrs

Puerto Rico performs better than Wyoming across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Puerto Rico 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Puerto Rico

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico?

On average Wyoming is around 9% pricier than Puerto Rico, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Wyoming?

Budget about $20,480 for 3 months in Wyoming (based on a $75,000 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 Puerto Rico and Wyoming are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Wyoming?

The official language in Wyoming is English. In Puerto Rico, the official languages are English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PR
Population 3,098,423 563,626
Currency United States Dollar ($) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911