Wyoming

Wyoming Relocation Information

Wyoming is bounded on the north by Montana, on the east by South Dakota and Nebraska, on the south by Colorado and Utah, and by Utah and Idaho on the west. Wyoming is the 10th largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 500,000, is the least populous state. Wyoming was admitted to the Union as the 44th state on July 10, 1890 . Major industries and employers in Wyoming include farming (cattle, sheep), mining (coal, uranium), oil, natural gas, and tourism. The name Wyoming may be derived from the Delaware Indian word "Maughwauwama," which means "large plains." The nickname of the state of Wyoming is "The Equality State".

Wyoming has several state taxes, including a state sales tax, and property taxes, however Wyoming has no state personal income tax.

State Capital: Cheyenne
State Motto: "Equal Rights"State Bird: Hermit thrush
State Bird: Western Meadowlark
State Flower: Indian paintbrush
State Song: "Wyoming"
State Tree: Plains cottonwood
State Gemstone: Jade
State Fish: Cutthroat trout

State Relocation Information Guide

State Ranking:
Most Liveable State: 6
Lowest Overall Taxes: 28
Best Environment for Education: 17
Lowest Crime: 6

Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:

In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:

Casper

220000

Major cities in Wyoming include Cheyenne , the capital. Casper , and Laramie

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