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Overall Rating: 91/100 · 42,000 veterans (9.8% of population)
Benefit details verified January 2025. Tax exemptions, caps, and eligibility change and can vary by county — always confirm current figures with your county assessor and your Wyoming Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on them.
No state income tax
0.58% average effective rate
$3,000 of assessed value (flat, 10%+)
Flat $3,000 assessed-value exemption for any 10%+ service-connected (same all tiers; ~$150–200/yr). 3-yr residency. Also available to many wartime vets.
Source ↗No sales tax in Wyoming
$180,000
VA Medical Center
2360 East Pershing Boulevard, Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 778-7550
Primary care, mental health, telehealth services
Tuition assistance
Wyoming veterans qualify for in-state tuition
4-year value: $8,000
Median Home
$350,000
1BR Rent
$850/mo
COL Index
93
Unemployment
3.4%
Major employers: F.E. Warren Air Force Base, state government, Cheyenne Regional Medical
Pros: No income/sales tax, VA facility, F.E. Warren AFB, free registration for 50%+, low cost of living
Cons: Very cold winters, windy, remote location, limited healthcare
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$0 down, no PMI. Funding fee waived for service-connected veterans.
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