Moving to Wyoming from Russia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Russia to Wyoming, you would find that Wyoming is 2.7 times more expensive than Russia overall. A RUB5,918,322 salary in Russia would need to be roughly $119,991 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 48°F in Moscow, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

RUB5,918,322 $119,991

To maintain the same standard of living in Wyoming

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

Restaurants

pay 2.5 times more

Groceries

pay 2.3 times more

Transportation

pay 2.2 times more

Housing

pay 5.0 times more

Childcare

pay 3.6 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.6 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 RUB = 0.0127 USD(July 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 Russia to Wyoming, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
12,910 ↑ 32% vs 2022

people moved from Russia 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 Russia to Wyoming.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

RU
23.1%
WY
34.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

RU
88.0%
WY
89.3%

Wyoming performs significantly better than Russia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

RU
3.3%
WY
3.6%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

RU
$39,800
WY
$67,568

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RU
72.4 yrs
WY
76.3 yrs

Wyoming performs significantly better than Russia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

MoscowRain: 27.2 in/yr (691 mm)
48°/34°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsMoscowCheyenne
Jan–Mar27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C)42°/20°F (6°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun62°/45°F (17°/7°C)65°/40°F (18°/4°C)
Jul–Sep68°/52°F (20°/11°C)79°/52°F (26°/11°C)
Oct–Dec36°/26°F (2°/-3°C)48°/25°F (9°/-4°C)
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MonthMoscowCheyenne
Jan21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C)40°/18°F (4.2°/-7.8°C)
Feb24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C)40°/19°F (4.7°/-7.4°C)
Mar35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C)47°/24°F (8.6°/-4.2°C)
Apr51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C)55°/31°F (12.7°/-0.7°C)
May65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)65°/40°F (18.2°/4.6°C)
Jun71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C)75°/49°F (24.1°/9.4°C)
Jul74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C)83°/56°F (28.6°/13.1°C)
Aug71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C)81°/54°F (27.3°/12.3°C)
Sep60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C)72°/45°F (22.1°/7.1°C)
Oct47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C)59°/34°F (14.9°/1.1°C)
Nov34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C)47°/24°F (8.1°/-4.3°C)
Dec26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C)38°/17°F (3.4°/-8.2°C)

Data: Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.

Russia passport

Russia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Russia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Russia

Visa Required
United States passport holders need a visa to enter Russia.

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 Russia?

No — Wyoming is on average about 60% more expensive than Russia. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Wyoming?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $29,998 in Wyoming on a RUB5,918,322 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 Russia?

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

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

The average high temperature in Cheyenne is 58°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. Cheyenne receives around 15.9 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.

What language do they speak in Wyoming?

The official language in Wyoming is English. In Russia, the official language is Russian.

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At a Glance

RU
Population142,021,981563,626
CurrencyRussian Ruble (RUB)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesRussianEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+7+1
Time zones911
Emergency number112911