Moving to Wyoming from West Virginia
What to Expect
Considering a move from West Virginia to Wyoming? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from West Virginia to Wyoming, you would find that Wyoming is 25.5% more expensive than West Virginia. A $75,000 salary in West Virginia would need to be roughly $92,834 in Wyoming to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Cheyenne averages 58°F vs 73°F in Charleston, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between West Virginia and Wyoming.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $92,834
To maintain the same standard of living in Wyoming
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 7.4% more
Groceries
pay 12.8% more
Transportation
pay 7.3% more
Housing
pay 26.1% more
Childcare
pay 85.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 29.9% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Wyoming compared to West Virginia.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
West Virginia generally does better on safety, though Wyoming leads in violent crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Wyoming generally does better on health & wellbeing, though West Virginia leads in uninsured rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
West Virginia performs better than Wyoming across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Wyoming performs significantly better than West Virginia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Wyoming performs significantly better than West Virginia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Wyoming performs significantly better than West Virginia across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Charleston | Cheyenne |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 61°/47°F (16°/8°C) | 42°/20°F (6°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 65°/40°F (18°/4°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 79°/52°F (26°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 67°/54°F (20°/12°C) | 48°/25°F (9°/-4°C) |
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| Month | Charleston | Cheyenne |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°/43°F (13.7°/6.0°C) | 40°/18°F (4.2°/-7.8°C) |
| Feb | 60°/46°F (15.3°/7.5°C) | 40°/19°F (4.7°/-7.4°C) |
| Mar | 65°/52°F (18.3°/10.9°C) | 47°/24°F (8.6°/-4.2°C) |
| Apr | 72°/59°F (22.2°/14.9°C) | 55°/31°F (12.7°/-0.7°C) |
| May | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 65°/40°F (18.2°/4.6°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) | 75°/49°F (24.1°/9.4°C) |
| Jul | 88°/77°F (30.9°/24.9°C) | 83°/56°F (28.6°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.5°C) | 81°/54°F (27.3°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 82°/72°F (27.8°/22.1°C) | 72°/45°F (22.1°/7.1°C) |
| Oct | 75°/62°F (23.7°/16.9°C) | 59°/34°F (14.9°/1.1°C) |
| Nov | 67°/54°F (19.6°/12.0°C) | 47°/24°F (8.1°/-4.3°C) |
| Dec | 60°/46°F (15.3°/7.6°C) | 38°/17°F (3.4°/-8.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Wyoming than West Virginia?
On average Wyoming is around 24% pricier than West Virginia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Wyoming?
Budget about $23,208 for 3 months in Wyoming (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Wyoming safe?
West Virginia generally does better on safety, though Wyoming leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Wyoming compared to West Virginia?
Wyoming generally does better on health & wellbeing, though West Virginia leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Wyoming compared to West Virginia?
The average high temperature in Cheyenne is 58°F, compared to 73°F in Charleston. Cheyenne receives around 15.9 in of rainfall per year, while Charleston gets 44.4 in.
