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Which part of Wyoming do you live in my wife lived in Buffalo for 4 years we recently visited two summers ago and I love it we are both from North Carolina originally and that's where we live now
A couple of the big Pros that you didn't cover, and are a couple of key factors in my love for Wyoming, are the political culture and gun culture in Wyoming. Although I sometimes feel Wyoming is not nearly as conservative as I would like or libertarian in some aspects, it is still the most conservative state in the country. Because of that strong conservative libertarian streak, it is not surprising that Wyoming has the most Pro 2nd Amendment gun laws within the country. A person can open carry or concealed carry here with no permit. The legislature passed a law prohibiting any state or local law enforcement and a t from enforcing any unconstitutional gun laws. In fact they made it the duty of those same Law Enforcement Officers to arrest Federal officials trying to enforce unconstitutional gun laws. How awesome is that?
And we don't have vehicle inspections here , and they don't take state tax out of your paycheck . ( No state tax ) . Plus , Wyoming is very firearm friendly .
My wife and I are California expats living in Wyoming. We moved here 15 years ago, should have moved here sooner. You missed one benefit: no rush hour. I grew up in So. Cal. and the traffic drove me crazy. Also, Democrats/liberals/progressives can still be good friends with Republicans/conservatives/traditionalists because the polarisation of society with divisive identity politics has not happened. I think Wyoming is a well governed state with a relatively efficient and effective state government. A quick trip to the WYDOT office beats a long line at the DMV. I sometimes write my senators/congress person and I get a personal response rather than a pre-formulated response. Outsiders like me are welcomed heartily. Buy your winter clothes at L.L. Bean and you will be a lot more comfortable in the winter.
I dont believe that just anyone can like wyoming. It takes a certain kind of person to choose to live there because of the intense wind and lengthy harsh winters. I personally like winter and strong winds. Most people understandably dont. The distance between major towns are generally over 100 miles apart. Being stranded from your car breaking down or having a flat in the winter at 20 below zero can cause enough anxiety for one person, if nobody comes along your life is at risk. Plan trips accordingly. While there is beautiful land to hike and explore, you are probably many miles if not a hundred from a hospital if you were to get bit by a rattle snake. Which are very common here. If you dont have anti venom with you.. well youll be lucky to survive. Plan hikes accordingly. Aggressive wolves and wolf packs are now a big problem in wyoming thanks to the reintroduction of bloodthirsty wolves by the federal government. Dont camp in the wide open without a gun..or 2.
If you want to keep the place as you like it maybe you should not tell everyone on TH-cam how great it is. That happened in Oregon and look at it now it's just an extension of California and lots of California folks with California ideas.
Dave Jewell it is sad that people from Cali take their broken ideas to other states, but not all of us are like that.... I'm leaving Cali because conservative Christian families have no chance here.
I am from Brazil. When I was studying at University of Michigan I drove to Yellowstone. I stopped by Cody to have a beer. Wyoming is one of the most beautiful places of U.S.
How do you beat the winter blues? I love the winter weather during the holidays and hunting season but from February til April it’s hard to shake the blues.
Thanks Lauren for your posting. I must visit soon. Love the Rodeo and have gone to PRCA Finals in Las Vegas. Would love to see your local Rodeo. Also to consider for me would be to move their. Thanks again and take care.
+Mark Macias If you're planning on visiting, I would definitely suggest coming in the summer, when the weather is amazing, but if you're considering a move, definitely at least make one trip in the winter. It is still beautiful, but the wind can be a bit rough. Rodeos are fun! I've never been to the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo, but I hear that it's one of the best (probably on par with the PRCA Finals in Las Vegas). Local rodeos usually just have amateurs but it's still fun to watch.
Lauren is a delight. I spent 17 months working all over the great state of Wyoming and some of the things that frustrated me were little or no cell phone/WIFI service. Union Telephone has been going through more changes including family issues and it has greatly affected their service. The wind howls constantly often in excess of 50 mph and makes it difficult to do even simple things like open/close your car door. The suicide rate in Wyoming is off the chart. While I was there four people that I was acquainted with took their lives. Black ice, during the Fall and Spring the blowing snow melts on the roads and then freezes when the temperature drops in the afternoon. It can take up to two hours for help to arrive even if you have cell phone service. Drugs and alcohol abuse are out of control and there is very little law enforcement. Local folks (Baptists and Mormons) love to gossip and tell you how to live your life. Antelope are everywhere. I was driving past the planetarium in Casper and an oncoming vehicle swerved to miss an antelope and hit me head on at 30mph. She was talking on her phone btw. If you drive a Honda/Toyota, speak with any kind of accent, wear a yamaka, have obvious tattoos/piercings, ride a Harley, have Colorado license plates (greenies), fish with worms, listen to hip hop/rap, eat vegan, sort recyclables, take a local person to lunch, or wear Levi jeans instead of Wrangler you will experience some sort of prejudice. Hope this helps.
I'm extremely shocked to hear about the high suicide rate. For having the highest rate in the nation, I would have expected to see PSAs about depression and mental health. I did not, however, there are quite a few PSAs about meth use. I'm sorry you had such a terrible experience. We used Verizon and never had an issue. The winters are definitely rough. Very long and extremely windy. However, I disagree with your last statement about prejudice. I don't doubt your experience, but in 7 years, I never received any prejudice for our natural lifestyle, such as eating organic, eating mostly vegan foods, recycling, composting, giving birth at home, cloth diapering, nor for religious views. My husband worked with many Mormons and we were never once scolded or pressured to change our views. Again, I'm sorry your experience was quite negative and made it difficult (if not impossible) to enjoy the beauty. Based on your experience, I don't blame you for hating the state.
I see things have not changed. As much as I love Wyoming the people are very backwards, must be do to the isolation. I remember growing up that drinking was fine but not pot, go figure.
I'm headed up to Cheyenne on the 18th of this month to have a look around and see if it's a place I'd like to live. I have problems with my lungs and I've read Cheyenne has the cleanest air in the US. really looking forward to it.
I grew up around Glenrock and Casper Wyoming, I now live in Missouri. The winters are cold and the wind is something else. Grab a good coat and winter gear. Have a good car because you are going to need it. There are just over half a million people living there. A big city is considered to be around 60 thousand. I love it, once it gets in your blood it stays there!!
I'm from California. I've never lived in snow climate before. How do you keep warm during those winters? What happens if your heart breaks down? How far is the nearest hospital? What is he health of the people from there?
Chew Her hellooo most people in Wyoming are very used to the cold. Our stores sell many stuff for winter also most houses (at least in Lander) come with a wood stove or a fireplace
I found out that there one con about the state of Wyoming is the population is declining between 2010 and 2020. Other states also have the population declined are: Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, and West Virginia between 2010 and 2020.
How can people be so mean and hateful? Lauren is just being nice and offering help to those who need it. Thank you Lauren I'm sorry people are being so hateful. Karma will have its way with them for sure.
As a fellow citizen of Wyoming I totally agree with ALL of your opinions! Small town life is the perfect life for me! I wish people would think more of our state!
@Alex Vogt That is such a difficult decision. It would be really tough to move in high school and have to make all new friends. I moved here as an adult, so it was definitely a different situation. Have you had a chance to meet any of the kids in the town in Wy. or see what activities are offered at the high school that you might be interested in? Maybe that would help make the move easier. If you're still not interested in moving, could you ask your family to wait until you graduate high school?
Always wanted to visit Wyoming, I recently Said I wanted to move their without question, I've had it with Oregon, and the bs that is here, Wyoming is Quiet, Beautiful, and Republican, that's what I like!!
Hey there! Well, I am Brazilian and I fell in love for Wyoming (even if I've never been there). I am courious about something, what are the steriotypes of Wyomingites? Thanks! I hope to visit this wonderful state soon!
Been in Wyo most of my life and would be glad to suggest sites close to the towns that you suggest. If from Cheyenne, then I suggest The Ames monument or Vedauwoo. Cody, South fork road for the wildlife. Newcastle, Elk mountain lookout. Hulet, Devils tower. Green River, Flaming George. Buffalo, Crazy Woman canyon. Dayton, Tounge river canyon. Thermopolis, Wind river canyon. Hyattville, Medicine lodge state park. There are a lot of special places within Wyoming.
Yes, I plan to visit. Friends who moved there several years ago really love Wyoming. I will definitely plan for the summer since I will probably be on a motorcycle. Take care...
Im a black guy moving from Atlanta Ga to Wyoming for my IT systems job. Its not my choice for me to move there, my job needs me there for 2 years. How much of a culture will it be? are there night life things to do? Im a very night life guy.
I am really surprised to hear that the winters mellow out. I had the impression from my cousin who grew up there that it's bitterly cold the entire way through. We visited when I was a kid but it was in the Summer and it's just amazingly beautiful and pleasant during that time.
Lauren: I have experience zero type winters in Illinois and I did love the clean air and clear skies. I did purchase some special clothing to then enjoy the ourdoors. You mentioned you lived in Philly. Most Philly people I have worked with.. no all Philly people I have met would hate to live in a location similar to Wyoming. I now have the opportunity to live anywhere but I hear complaints from Wyoming residents that they are angry that California and east coasters are beginning to poison their state elections.... Is that true?
Hi how are you ? thanks for this video. My husband and I are planning to move to Laramie Wyoming. We chose the state and town together it took a while to figure out what we wanted and we stumbled across Laramie WY and just knew we wanted to be there. We are planning on visiting in two weeks for 3 days to experience some time there and to see the town. I was hoping for any advice you can give to moving to Wyoming we are all the way in Connecticut, my husband is transferring his job to Laramie and i am searching for employment although im not having much luck getting responses with my address being is CT same for calling rents no one seems to get back how can i get help so we can get things rolling here.
I lived in Laramie a while ago, but I had moved there before finding a job (not the smartest move, but I was young). I would suggest bring persistent and calling instead of emailing (if that's what you're doing. Some businesses in Wyoming are pretty adverse to technology. )
Hey Lauren thanks for the video, I love the outdoors and the mountain life since I was a kid I currently live in South Florida where it’s basically a swap I have wanted to move to Wyoming for quite a while now and want to know as much as I can about it before I do. What do you/ your husband do for work? How long have lived in Wyoming? Have you lived in the same place since you’ve been there? What are some other things I should consider before I make the big decision to move there (other than what you’ve mentioned in your video), thank you!
Hi Lauren, I've been watching Wyoming and Idaho live streams lately, it look so freakin peaceful. I would love to visit or maybe live there in the future. Thx for the video, hopefully we can be friends, thx again. Take care.
Thank you for your synopsis of Wyoming. It is one of the places I'd love to live. I was a little surprised by the cost of homes there. I'm in suburbia Ohio and my little $75K home would cost around $125K looking at similar houses and lot sizes there.
+JohnAudioTech Most of Wyoming is rather affordable. We just move to Oklahoma and the real estate here is stinkin' cheap! On the flip side, we had looked at moving to Colorado, but our house in Wyoming would cost twice as much in Colorado.
+JohnAudioTech Also, I should mention that there are quite a few high paying jobs in oil production, oil refining, cattle and wind power. High incomes and low cost of living make it a great place to live.
Hey Lauren, My husband and I are from Michigan, and we are looking for a new adventure for our family. With this experience, we were thinking about packing the family up and moving to Wyoming. What are some charming small towns for a family?
Does Wyoming have fast Internet? Sounds funny.. but I've lived in country areas in California that didn't get DSL or Cable. Right now I live in Vegas but reliable Internet would be something important for me. Are there some cities you can recommend? Thanks
Wyoming is fantastic! I'm from NC and the wide open spaces, beautiful scenery, and wildlife are incredible. I hate to go home after spending a week or so in your state.
Thank you for making this! I love Wyoming. If I'd ever visit America, Wyoming would definitely be a destination for me. Excuse my ignorance, as English is not my first language, but do the people of Wyoming have a distinct accent? If so, what is it called?
appreciate the honesty. Curious about Wyoming, told Wife I wanted to move there. She gave me the are you crazy look! Any words about the prices of land and small houses. Take Care
im relocating to Wyoming next year. we are a mixed family and im wondering what city or county is the most diverse. also looking for public transportation just in case we have car trouble
We visited relatives there recently, and while we are seeing more POC than we used to, it's still pretty white. With a quick demographic search, it looked like Cheyenne has the largest POC percentage of the bigger cities...but it's still 87% white. It also has a transit program-not sure how good it is, but at least it exists!-a UW campus, museums, botanical garden, live theater, etc. But Wyoming has a lot of big, open space so it would be best to have a reliable car if it's possible.
deanna geo probably Cheyenne is the most diverse and it is barely diverse anyways. Wyoming isn't that diverse. But hey at least you will be helping it become more diverse when you move
Me and my boyfriend are planning to move to Wyoming in a Year and a half and your video definitely help me feel like we’re making a great choice! If you have any tips or anything as to where to move I’d really appreciate it! We were thinking about Casper Wyoming or Laramie Wyoming leaning towards Laramie because it’s closer to Colorado where I’m from.
what do you know of the worland area ? we are looking for a piece of land in that general area . getting tired of the vermont winters and looking to relocate to wyoming just came back from Gillette area and that was nice
+E. Fifield I've never been to Worland. It's a small town with the nearest large town is 1.5 hours away (Cody). I've been to the Bighorn Mountains on the other side (near Sheridan) and they were absolutely beautiful. I'd suggest visiting before you purchase.
Hello Lauren, Nice video..... I am from chicago and hate traffic.... So wyoming looks very nice for that..Is there an area in Wyoming that has less extreme weather? I have never been there .., so where would I start? Thanks Vince
New Mexico is beautiful! I've driven the stretch of I-40 on a cross-country road trip. If you like the vast openness of NM, you'd definitely love a visit to Wyoming (in summer). :)
Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it. Am strongly considering a few Western states and Wyoming is one of them. How well does Uber and Lyft pay over there ? Do you know any Uber and Lyft drivers ? I work in IT doing Networking and am tired of working in an office breathing recycled air.
I agree wholeheartedly with everything you said!! But a few things you left out were: Sales tax is at 5%. Most states are 7 1/2 and up to 12 1/2%. Wyoming also doesn't have any State tax! The property taxes are a lot lower then most states and Gasoline and groceries are a lot less then most states are as well! The crime rate where I live is very very low! The cold winters has it's advantages. It's too cold to be standing on a street corner and try to sell drugs!! :) As you can see, I ride a motorcycle and Wyoming , to me, is the best place to ride ever! It's also closer to Sturgis! :) OH! Don't forget the clean air!! When it rains, it smells SOOO good!! I never just stood in one place for 5 minutes just to breath and enjoy the air before until I moved here! In big cities when it rains it's just muggy and smells like rotten eggs!! You have a woman who commented below that 100 miles away to a shopping mall was too far away, well, where I live I'm 75 miles away from 2 big cities. However, where I used to live in AZ. I was 2 1/2 hours away from ANYTHING! Now that is Isolated!! I've been here 6 1/2 years and it gets better every year!! Hope you continue to feel the same way!
+Rainbowrider JT Where we lived, sales tax was 6%. We recently moved to Oklahoma, and it's nearly 9%, yikes! (And they tax everything, including food.) I agree with you on all your points! Oklahoma has been more expensive in all of those areas (and it's definitely still an affordable place to live compared to other states like Colorado or California.) And yes, LOVE the clean air! And the starry nights! My husband and I used to sit out on our back deck on bitter chilly nights because the stars were just amazing.
"Sales tax is at 5%. Most states are 7 1/2 and up to 12 1/2%. Wyoming also doesn't have any State tax! The property taxes are a lot lower then most states and Gasoline and groceries are a lot less then most states are as well! " Yup, this is why I really think if I can make decent money as a welder (at least 45k a year) I could actually afford to live in Jackson like I want to. It's only the housing that is so crazy expensive. And I've looked around, you can actually find good deals on houses for rent here and there around the Jackson Hole area.
Alex Sparks There's other places that are nice besides Jackson hole! Not that it's not nice but a lot of Rich, yes, Rich liberals have been taking over and trying to make it like Cal"lib"fornia!! Last year I helped put glass in this giant hydroponic building that was originally designed by Norway or Finland, can't remember which, and some from the original project came to Jackson to oversee the construction of this new one. It is designed to collect water not only from the rain and snow but just moisture over all and then use all of that to water the plants growing inside so they wouldn't need to use the city underground water! Well guess what?? They (the city) decided that that wasn't going to happen! After it was 80% done the "liberal" city counsel decided to side with the Obama administration that the water coming from the sky belongs to the government and so we're not allowed to collect it!! And that goes for the farmers big time as well!! Montana, Oklahoma and here in Wyoming has had a few arrests and legal actions taken against said farmers but all 3 states have been fighting it for some time! Now that Obama is gone maybe that will turn around, but in any case, my advice is to really take a long hard look at that area before you jump on in! alpine is only 35 miles from there and are not so "stringent" from what I'm aware of! Just trying to help! Keep up with the welding! That's a really good field to be in and can be very hi demanding!! Good luck sir!!!
I think I know that hydroponic building you're talking about! As an avid gardener, I thought it was so cool! Sad that they aren't allowed to collect rainwater. I heard that Colorado is doing the same thing.
I live in Arminto, Wyoming in a one room log cabin and love it, but I spend the cold snowy winters in Mexico and Apache Junction, Arizona that I also love.
I'm in Philly. I hate the winters. It's often wet, overcast and windy or all 3. It's not bad if the suns out after snow, but snow is sporadic. I love Wyoming, but I lived in the NE and not sure I could do long winters again.
I'm in California and I am looking for a new state to move to. I was thinking Wyoming but I don't think I can handle the winter. The lowest temperature I've ever experienced is 40 - 35 degrees and that was cold as heck.
+Christina .H8sYou You probably wouldn't enjoy the winters. They're bright and sunny, but the typical high is in the teens or 20s, with cold snaps where it doesn't get above 0 degrees F for a few days. Let me know when you find a state that works best for you. Good luck!
I think I could handle the winters. The coldest I've experienced is around 14-15 degrees here in Texas and that is not pleasant BUT the thing I really hate most about winter is the gloomy overcast days. If Wyoming truly is mostly sunny through the winter then I could live with the winters.
I am from Louisiana, but drove up to Wyoming to check it out in February. Bringing my wife for another visit in November. We've decided we're going to make the move to Cheyenne in a couple years (once our home is fixed up and sold here in LA). It's an amazingly beautiful state, and if you really need a "big" city, Denver is just down I-25. Cheyenne is definitely my style though. Absolutely adore that place.
+kingbadger Awesome, that's quite a move! Fort Collins is only about 40 minutes south from Cheyenne, and they have a lot of chain retail stores, as well as a dang cute downtown and a big university (although hopefully you'll rather come to UWyo in Laramie for football games!). Cheyenne has a nice mix of stores and city entertainment while still having big open spaces right outside of town.
+Yay, Lauren! Cheyenne is definitely a step up from where we're coming. Just gotta find someone to hire me and get this house sold before we can throw it all in a U-Haul and head out!
Hi Lauren, Im Van. i lived in the south and relocated to Harrisburg if you know PA, not far from Philly. Then back south. I loved the weather in PA. I am looking to spend some major money and buy land in WY to do a energy efficient home. to me, I found PA winters. fun. yea it hit -8 once. but so.. bundle up. but norm it stayed around 25-35... I know WY is close to the same latitude so id think weather may be close to the same temps. maybe more wind with the flat lands. ... can you give any imput for my buddy...or am i just the nut job that loves cold temps lol
I grew up in PA and Wyoming winters are much much colder. But for me, I prefered the cold over the dreary overcast days in PA. And a good heavy coat can make all the difference.
Turnquest23 It is quite a change from Philly (or the entire East Coast for that matter). But it's beautiful, and you definitely adjust to the quietness.
Hi Lauren, my husband and I are considering moving from California. Can you tell me how far the mountain are from Cheyenne? Also is the commute to Fort Collins Colorado bad in the winter? If you have ever driven in the winter of course. Thank you, Kathy
+Kathy Barkasy Hi Kathy, the Snowy Range Mountains would be about 1.5 hours from Cheyenne. Cheyenne is in the plains. I personally wouldn't suggest commuting so far, because the weather can be sporadic and the major roads do close somewhat frequently in the winter (due to poor driving conditions or accidents). However, I never lived by I-25 (the highway that connects Cheyenne to Fort Collins) and I believe that road closes less frequently than I-80 because it doesn't go through the mountains. I know of someone who commuted from Fort Collins to Laramie everyday, so it's possible...but personally, I'd rather have a short commute. Hope this helps!
40-45 minutes when it's not snowing from Cheyenne to Fort Collins. We just moved here with military orders & considered living in Fort Collins and commuting. Super expensive to live in Fort Collins, (average rent 1600/month) and with the weather here decided better not to commute. Had our first snow storm here last week. The closed some roads. They're good at clearing the roads and not as bad as other parts cuz no mountains & not completely isolated in Cheyenne. lots to do in Fort Collins good for a day trip.
WildBlackMexican Wow you're xenophobic. 1. You're assuming she's from the city. I have a friend that lives in upstate CA in the wine country 2. I moved to Cheyenne on military orders. The people here have been wonderful. 3. Just because someone moves here doesn't mean they'll change it. I've enjoyed trying new things here because I've never experienced it before. Not trying to "Change" it. Kathy Barkasy people have been wonderful here to us. This guy reminds me of the xenophobic people I met in Minot ND. I've notcied only people from isolated areas tend to act like that. Cheyenne is not isolated. People here are very laid back.
Curt Gowdy State Park and Happy Jack State park are a little over a half hour drive from Cheyenne. It's beautiful! Both are in the mountains and it's beautiful in the fall :)
I’m considering Wyoming for my retirement. I’m looking for a place that’s affordable and I don’t mind being far from any major towns. Any suggestions as to where to look? Preferably rural as possible.
Heading out to Cheyenne in July. My kid lives out there. FE Warren Air Force base. They love it out there. They been there for 6 years. I have a hard time getting used to the wind but I hear you get used to it.
I've lived in Washington with overcast winters and Arizona with 90+ degree heat from May through October. Wyoming sounds like a great compromise. Mild summers and sunny winters.
Hello. I like your video it was informative. Quick question though. How welcoming are the people of Wyoming to people of different ethnic groups other than their own? I am in a interracial relationship and my fiance want to take a job out there. I wat to know if it's a safe option for my kids and me. I really hope you don't take my question the wrong way. I am only worried about my kids safety and sanity. thank you for understanding.
As a truck driver driving from wa to new york on a weekly basis, I hardly ever see any non Caucasian people besides other drivers passing through there.
Why is it people have this issue with SHOPPING! if i need anything I got to Value Village and if you want cold come live where i am at was -30 for 3 weekz this past winter you have no idea what Cold is.
Wyoming... my birth place... and after 38 years... I left to the PNW... I have lots to share... but Wyo was not much Equality for non custodial Parents... It Snows in July and August on occasion.but the Winds... some folks call it a hurricane... but the Wyoming Wind Festival starts each year on Jan 1 st and lasts until December 31! I have been through Cheyenne's Tornado and Floods.. Blizzards and a strange oddity calm for a moment before the Winds
I went to Wyoming a few weeks ago for trout fishing the Laramie river and hunting, it was truly amazing there, so beautiful there but having no internet was kinda a downfall but overall it was so amazing and I would like the live there some day if my wife is ready for it
Hello Lauren, My name is Cathy. Our son is in the Air Force & will be stationed in Cheyenne Wy. come this December, we will be following him in aprox June or July. We know nothing of Wy other than it's beauty. How hard is it to find a job & descent single family homes or side by sides rentals that are not going to break the bank? How did you move there? What do I need to do before making the move? And my son's girlfriend who is in college will be following as well & needs to transfer to an University there. Can you help us ?
+Catherine Jankowski Hi Cathy, sorry for the late reply. We've always found Wyoming to be pretty affordable (compared to Pennsylvania where I'm from and Colorado where my husband's from). That's a major reason we've decided to stay. I'm not sure how difficult it will be to find a job in Cheyenne, but Wyoming has a pretty low unemployment rate. A lot of business are moving up to Cheyenne because it's close to Denver but a heck of a lot cheaper. When I moved to Wyoming, I didn't have a job or an apartment (not a decision I would make again). I found a job as a receptionist in about 3 weeks. It didn't pay a lot, but it was enough to pay the bills. I would definitely suggest make a visit before you move to look around and figure out where you'd like to live and work before making the move. The only 4 year university in Wyoming is in Laramie, which is about 40 minutes west of Cheyenne. There's a pretty excellent community college in Cheyenne (Laramie County Community College) which offers some 4 year programs, so it really depends on what your son's girlfriend is studying. If you have any more questions, please let me know!
I know you posted this years ago and after reading comments now know you no longer live there, but does anyone have any suggestions on cell phone providers? We're moving to buffalo in about six months and recently realized our current provider (spring) probably isn't going to work there very well.
We had Verizon, which worked pretty well, although, it's common for rural areas to have no coverage at all. I'd talk to people in Buffalo and see what they have.
+Jessica Bergersen Not sure what you mean by spa life? We have nail and tanning salons if that's what you're looking for. We also have some natural hot springs throughout the state.
Hi sorry I was so busy thanks anyway what part of wyoming that is bit warmer coz I am planning to raise sheeps and goats .Is growing hay grass is abundant there? Or do you know some places low crimes , warm and good for livestocks farming ?
Great video! You're so sweet! Definitely want to visit Wyoming I live in holland and I miss the mountains:) what do you think of Jackson Hole I REALLY WANT to go live there !!!! Could you maybe do pros/cons for that? Thank youuxxx
+Terka Tomkova I've only been to Jackson Hole a few times. It's very pretty and the town itself has a lot of arts and culture...but it is VERY expensive. It attracts a lot of wealthy people from all over the country with drives up the cost of living. If you want to be close to Yellowstone, I would highly suggest looking into Cody, which is to the east of the park, but to my knowledge, is much more affordable than Jackson.
Thank you so much! That is a great idea because I never I knew it was so expensive ! I'll definitely check out Cody, thanks again for the help , much appreciated xx
I am thinking of moving to Wyoming, and splitting my time between living in town for the summer, and moving to a small cabin in the woods for the winter. What would you say are the best places in Wyoming to do such a thing? I am a welder and a fabricator by trade. Could you guide me to where you think the best spot would be?
Hey Lauren, How is the diversity in Wyoming. I am considering moving and I am from TN. My town of 60,000 was 7% black and lots of Hispanics. As far as blacks and asians go how is the diversity here?
Wyoming is largely caucasian. The census information says that 92.5% of residents in Wyoming identify as "white alone." Of course, there will be differences between towns, with Laramie being pretty diverse due to the university.
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Thank you for taking the time to do that... the nonsense with the trolls on the internet is definitely something that I can do without. God Bless.
Yay, Lauren! Nice to learn about other states.
What part of Wyoming?
Yay, Lauren! Do you have all four season's? what kind of events do you have in Wyoming?
Which part of Wyoming do you live in my wife lived in Buffalo for 4 years we recently visited two summers ago and I love it we are both from North Carolina originally and that's where we live now
A couple of the big Pros that you didn't cover, and are a couple of key factors in my love for Wyoming, are the political culture and gun culture in Wyoming.
Although I sometimes feel Wyoming is not nearly as conservative as I would like or libertarian in some aspects, it is still the most conservative state in the country. Because of that strong conservative libertarian streak, it is not surprising that Wyoming has the most Pro 2nd Amendment gun laws within the country. A person can open carry or concealed carry here with no permit. The legislature passed a law prohibiting any state or local law enforcement and a t from enforcing any unconstitutional gun laws. In fact they made it the duty of those same Law Enforcement Officers to arrest Federal officials trying to enforce unconstitutional gun laws. How awesome is that?
And we don't have vehicle inspections here , and they don't take state tax out of your paycheck . ( No state tax ) . Plus , Wyoming is very firearm friendly .
My wife and I are California expats living in Wyoming. We moved here 15 years ago, should have moved here sooner. You missed one benefit: no rush hour. I grew up in So. Cal. and the traffic drove me crazy. Also, Democrats/liberals/progressives can still be good friends with Republicans/conservatives/traditionalists because the polarisation of society with divisive identity politics has not happened. I think Wyoming is a well governed state with a relatively efficient and effective state government. A quick trip to the WYDOT office beats a long line at the DMV. I sometimes write my senators/congress person and I get a personal response rather than a pre-formulated response. Outsiders like me are welcomed heartily. Buy your winter clothes at L.L. Bean and you will be a lot more comfortable in the winter.
I dont believe that just anyone can like wyoming. It takes a certain kind of person to choose to live there because of the intense wind and lengthy harsh winters. I personally like winter and strong winds. Most people understandably dont. The distance between major towns are generally over 100 miles apart. Being stranded from your car breaking down or having a flat in the winter at 20 below zero can cause enough anxiety for one person, if nobody comes along your life is at risk. Plan trips accordingly. While there is beautiful land to hike and explore, you are probably many miles if not a hundred from a hospital if you were to get bit by a rattle snake. Which are very common here. If you dont have anti venom with you.. well youll be lucky to survive. Plan hikes accordingly. Aggressive wolves and wolf packs are now a big problem in wyoming thanks to the reintroduction of bloodthirsty wolves by the federal government. Dont camp in the wide open without a gun..or 2.
If you want to keep the place as you like it maybe you should not tell everyone on TH-cam how great it is. That happened in Oregon and look at it now it's just an extension of California and lots of California folks with California ideas.
Dave Jewell it is sad that people from Cali take their broken ideas to other states, but not all of us are like that.... I'm leaving Cali because conservative Christian families have no chance here.
Dave Jewell Sounds good.
You forgot to mention that there's no state income taxes and the state sales tax is only 4% if I remember correctly.
Being 100 miles from any major city sounds like a MAJOR plus to me, not a con! Hoping to move to WY sometime over the next few years.
I am from Brazil. When I was studying at University of Michigan I drove to Yellowstone. I stopped by Cody to have a beer. Wyoming is one of the most beautiful places of U.S.
Thank you Lauren you have been a big help. Stay warm and Happy Thanksgiving!
Cons== Few people to date.
Everyone knows that if God owned heaven and Wyoming, he would rent heaven and live in Wyoming.
How do you beat the winter blues? I love the winter weather during the holidays and hunting season but from February til April it’s hard to shake the blues.
Thanks Lauren for your posting. I must visit soon. Love the Rodeo and have gone to PRCA Finals in Las Vegas. Would love to see your local Rodeo. Also to consider for me would be to move their. Thanks again and take care.
+Mark Macias If you're planning on visiting, I would definitely suggest coming in the summer, when the weather is amazing, but if you're considering a move, definitely at least make one trip in the winter. It is still beautiful, but the wind can be a bit rough. Rodeos are fun! I've never been to the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo, but I hear that it's one of the best (probably on par with the PRCA Finals in Las Vegas). Local rodeos usually just have amateurs but it's still fun to watch.
I left FL after 12 years to move to WY. Been here over 5 years now and like it out here.
Lauren is a delight. I spent 17 months working all over the great state of Wyoming and some of the things that frustrated me were little or no cell phone/WIFI service. Union Telephone has been going through more changes including family issues and it has greatly affected their service. The wind howls constantly often in excess of 50 mph and makes it difficult to do even simple things like open/close your car door. The suicide rate in Wyoming is off the chart. While I was there four people that I was acquainted with took their lives. Black ice, during the Fall and Spring the blowing snow melts on the roads and then freezes when the temperature drops in the afternoon. It can take up to two hours for help to arrive even if you have cell phone service. Drugs and alcohol abuse are out of control and there is very little law enforcement. Local folks (Baptists and Mormons) love to gossip and tell you how to live your life. Antelope are everywhere. I was driving past the planetarium in Casper and an oncoming vehicle swerved to miss an antelope and hit me head on at 30mph. She was talking on her phone btw. If you drive a Honda/Toyota, speak with any kind of accent, wear a yamaka, have obvious tattoos/piercings, ride a Harley, have Colorado license plates (greenies), fish with worms, listen to hip hop/rap, eat vegan, sort recyclables, take a local person to lunch, or wear Levi jeans instead of Wrangler you will experience some sort of prejudice. Hope this helps.
I'm extremely shocked to hear about the high suicide rate. For having the highest rate in the nation, I would have expected to see PSAs about depression and mental health. I did not, however, there are quite a few PSAs about meth use.
I'm sorry you had such a terrible experience. We used Verizon and never had an issue. The winters are definitely rough. Very long and extremely windy. However, I disagree with your last statement about prejudice. I don't doubt your experience, but in 7 years, I never received any prejudice for our natural lifestyle, such as eating organic, eating mostly vegan foods, recycling, composting, giving birth at home, cloth diapering, nor for religious views. My husband worked with many Mormons and we were never once scolded or pressured to change our views. Again, I'm sorry your experience was quite negative and made it difficult (if not impossible) to enjoy the beauty. Based on your experience, I don't blame you for hating the state.
I see things have not changed. As much as I love Wyoming the people are very backwards, must be do to the isolation. I remember growing up that drinking was fine but not pot, go figure.
I'm headed up to Cheyenne on the 18th of this month to have a look around and see if it's a place I'd like to live. I have problems with my lungs and I've read Cheyenne has the cleanest air in the US. really looking forward to it.
I grew up around Glenrock and Casper Wyoming, I now live in Missouri. The winters are cold and the wind is something else. Grab a good coat and winter gear. Have a good car because you are going to need it. There are just over half a million people living there. A big city is considered to be around 60 thousand. I love it, once it gets in your blood it stays there!!
I'm from California. I've never lived in snow climate before. How do you keep warm during those winters? What happens if your heart breaks down? How far is the nearest hospital? What is he health of the people from there?
Chew Her hellooo most people in Wyoming are very used to the cold. Our stores sell many stuff for winter also most houses (at least in Lander) come with a wood stove or a fireplace
Most of us are good health considering all the activities we have here (^_^♪)
awesome! I'm from Philly as well, looking to move out there eventually.
Thanks for doing this video. It helped me decide to move to Wyoming!
We want to move to Wyoming trying to research as much as possible this video was very helpful thank you so much
I found out that there one con about the state of Wyoming is the population is declining between 2010 and 2020. Other states also have the population declined are: Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, and West Virginia between 2010 and 2020.
How can people be so mean and hateful? Lauren is just being nice and offering help to those who need it. Thank you Lauren I'm sorry people are being so hateful. Karma will have its way with them for sure.
I agree. It is a nice place to live a full healthy life.
Its a very informative video Lauren, Thank You. I wish to visit Wyoming one day, Jackson Hole in particular.
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Jackson is one of the most beautiful towns in Wyoming
As a fellow citizen of Wyoming I totally agree with ALL of your opinions! Small town life is the perfect life for me! I wish people would think more of our state!
Like think about staying outside
I'd love to visit or eventually move when I'm older. I've lived both in big cities n small country towns. Always felt home in the country.
California is a vacation state but not a good place to live if you're poor.
@Alex Vogt That is such a difficult decision. It would be really tough to move in high school and have to make all new friends. I moved here as an adult, so it was definitely a different situation. Have you had a chance to meet any of the kids in the town in Wy. or see what activities are offered at the high school that you might be interested in? Maybe that would help make the move easier. If you're still not interested in moving, could you ask your family to wait until you graduate high school?
Kinda like this everywhere I guess but like always people just gotta make the best of situations
Always wanted to visit Wyoming, I recently Said I wanted to move their without question, I've had it with Oregon, and the bs that is here, Wyoming is Quiet, Beautiful, and Republican, that's what I like!!
Hey there! Well, I am Brazilian and I fell in love for Wyoming (even if I've never been there). I am courious about something, what are the steriotypes of Wyomingites? Thanks! I hope to visit this wonderful state soon!
Been in Wyo most of my life and would be glad to suggest sites close to the towns that you suggest. If from Cheyenne, then I suggest The Ames monument or Vedauwoo. Cody, South fork road for the wildlife. Newcastle, Elk mountain lookout. Hulet, Devils tower. Green River, Flaming George. Buffalo, Crazy Woman canyon. Dayton, Tounge river canyon. Thermopolis, Wind river canyon. Hyattville, Medicine lodge state park. There are a lot of special places within Wyoming.
Thanks for the recommendations!
+Ted Hutch Wind River Canyon is sure as all hell great!
my friend lives in wyoming and says winters are very cold and the winds there are crazy 90mph!
the winds are only crazy in Casper WY basically
The wind gets bad in the South East part of the state, but yeah the temperature gets pretty low, under 40° F most of the time during winter.
You mean a normal 90mph, they can get over 110 where I was
Yes, I plan to visit. Friends who moved there several years ago really love Wyoming. I will definitely plan for the summer since I will probably be on a motorcycle. Take care...
Im a black guy moving from Atlanta Ga to Wyoming for my IT systems job. Its not my choice for me to move there, my job needs me there for 2 years. How much of a culture will it be? are there night life things to do? Im a very night life guy.
I am really surprised to hear that the winters mellow out. I had the impression from my cousin who grew up there that it's bitterly cold the entire way through. We visited when I was a kid but it was in the Summer and it's just amazingly beautiful and pleasant during that time.
Winters are definitely bitter, but I found them easier to deal with when it was bitter cold with mild cold (in the 30s) interspersed.
Nice and informative video. went looking for information about Wyoming after seeing the movie Wind River.
Thinking about retiring to wyoming , any suggestions on which county would be a great choice?
Just came back from Cody Wyoming and loved it!
Lauren:
I have experience zero type winters in Illinois and I did love the clean air and clear skies. I did purchase some special clothing to then enjoy the ourdoors. You mentioned you lived in Philly. Most Philly people I have worked with.. no all Philly people I have met would hate to live in a location similar to Wyoming. I now have the opportunity to live anywhere but I hear complaints from Wyoming residents that they are angry that California and east coasters are beginning to poison their state elections.... Is that true?
Hi how are you ? thanks for this video. My husband and I are planning to move to Laramie Wyoming. We chose the state and town together it took a while to figure out what we wanted and we stumbled across Laramie WY and just knew we wanted to be there. We are planning on visiting in two weeks for 3 days to experience some time there and to see the town. I was hoping for any advice you can give to moving to Wyoming we are all the way in Connecticut, my husband is transferring his job to Laramie and i am searching for employment although im not having much luck getting responses with my address being is CT same for calling rents no one seems to get back how can i get help so we can get things rolling here.
I lived in Laramie a while ago, but I had moved there before finding a job (not the smartest move, but I was young). I would suggest bring persistent and calling instead of emailing (if that's what you're doing. Some businesses in Wyoming are pretty adverse to technology. )
Hey Lauren thanks for the video, I love the outdoors and the mountain life since I was a kid I currently live in South Florida where it’s basically a swap I have wanted to move to Wyoming for quite a while now and want to know as much as I can about it before I do. What do you/ your husband do for work? How long have lived in Wyoming? Have you lived in the same place since you’ve been there? What are some other things I should consider before I make the big decision to move there (other than what you’ve mentioned in your video), thank you!
How is the job market? Thanka for sharing Lauren
Been considering a move to Laramie, Wyo., i've been to Wyoming a few times and find the scenery absolutely beautiful.
It's always been my dream to move to Wyoming from Georgia.
Hi Lauren, I've been watching Wyoming and Idaho live streams lately, it look so freakin peaceful. I would love to visit or maybe live there in the future. Thx for the video, hopefully we can be friends, thx again. Take care.
Thank you for your synopsis of Wyoming. It is one of the places I'd love to live. I was a little surprised by the cost of homes there. I'm in suburbia Ohio and my little $75K home would cost around $125K looking at similar houses and lot sizes there.
+JohnAudioTech Most of Wyoming is rather affordable. We just move to Oklahoma and the real estate here is stinkin' cheap! On the flip side, we had looked at moving to Colorado, but our house in Wyoming would cost twice as much in Colorado.
+JohnAudioTech Also, I should mention that there are quite a few high paying jobs in oil production, oil refining, cattle and wind power. High incomes and low cost of living make it a great place to live.
What areas do you recommend? :)
Oh my gosh, don't get me started on mosquitos...my legs look like I have chicken pox. =/
+Yay, Lauren! Why in the world did you move to Oklahoma from Wyoming?
Hey Lauren, My husband and I are from Michigan, and we are looking for a new adventure for our family. With this experience, we were thinking about packing the family up and moving to Wyoming. What are some charming small towns for a family?
Lander, WY is amazing.
Katie Harris I honestly think that Riverton would be a good place to live, I live there! lots of native American tribes and cultures
I live in Powell Wyoming good thunderstorms though
Thanks Lauren, I plan on going to Cheyenne soon. How is it there?
I just moved to Wyoming. So far I love it!
Does Wyoming have fast Internet? Sounds funny.. but I've lived in country areas in California that didn't get DSL or Cable. Right now I live in Vegas but reliable Internet would be something important for me. Are there some cities you can recommend? Thanks
OKAY GREAT yea it does
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Wyoming is fantastic! I'm from NC and the wide open spaces, beautiful scenery, and wildlife are incredible. I hate to go home after spending a week or so in your state.
Thank you for making this!
I love Wyoming. If I'd ever visit America, Wyoming would definitely be a destination for me.
Excuse my ignorance, as English is not my first language, but do the people of Wyoming have a distinct accent? If so, what is it called?
+Frox4ever I don't' think there's a distinct accent...some people have a little bit of a country twang, but that's about it.
thank you for the info I may visit or live there I saw on the news of cody wy on sunday morning and I want a brochure
Senior in high school from Pittsburgh. Thinking of getting out of here to attend the U of Wyoming. Thanks a lot for this video!
You're welcome. Glad it helped!
Speaking of Pennsylvania here is a bit of trivia: Wyoming was named after a place in PA.
appreciate the honesty. Curious about Wyoming, told Wife I wanted to move there. She gave me the are you crazy look! Any words about the prices of land and small houses. Take Care
im relocating to Wyoming next year. we are a mixed family and im wondering what city or county is the most diverse. also looking for public transportation just in case we have car trouble
deanna geo we are moving to Wyoming too from Dallas. I can't wait. we are looking into the Casper area.
We visited relatives there recently, and while we are seeing more POC than we used to, it's still pretty white. With a quick demographic search, it looked like Cheyenne has the largest POC percentage of the bigger cities...but it's still 87% white. It also has a transit program-not sure how good it is, but at least it exists!-a UW campus, museums, botanical garden, live theater, etc. But Wyoming has a lot of big, open space so it would be best to have a reliable car if it's possible.
deanna geo Casper Wyoming is the most diverse and has pretty good public transport. It's a great city
deanna geo probably Cheyenne is the most diverse and it is barely diverse anyways. Wyoming isn't that diverse. But hey at least you will be helping it become more diverse when you move
Any real concerns about your dogs running into coyotes on your walks when they run free?
Me and my boyfriend are planning to move to Wyoming in a Year and a half and your video definitely help me feel like we’re making a great choice!
If you have any tips or anything as to where to move I’d really appreciate it!
We were thinking about Casper Wyoming or Laramie Wyoming leaning towards Laramie because it’s closer to Colorado where I’m from.
what do you know of the worland area ? we are looking for a piece of land in that general area . getting tired of the vermont winters and looking to relocate to wyoming just came back from Gillette area and that was nice
+E. Fifield I've never been to Worland. It's a small town with the nearest large town is 1.5 hours away (Cody). I've been to the Bighorn Mountains on the other side (near Sheridan) and they were absolutely beautiful. I'd suggest visiting before you purchase.
we will ,coming back out in june and do some touring
Any thoughts about Sheridan ? I may be relocating there. Thx.
+Stefan Bain I've only been to Sheridan once, but it's beautiful and one of my favorite places in Wyoming.
Hello Lauren, Nice video..... I am from chicago and hate traffic.... So wyoming looks very nice for that..Is there an area in Wyoming that has less extreme weather? I have never been there .., so where would I start? Thanks Vince
I have a home in New Mexico and I have thought about visiting Wyoming. Thank you for sharing information in your video.
New Mexico is beautiful! I've driven the stretch of I-40 on a cross-country road trip. If you like the vast openness of NM, you'd definitely love a visit to Wyoming (in summer). :)
Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it. Am strongly considering a few Western states and Wyoming is one of them. How well does Uber and Lyft pay over there ? Do you know any Uber and Lyft drivers ? I work in IT doing Networking and am tired of working in an office breathing recycled air.
I agree wholeheartedly with everything you said!! But a few things you left out were:
Sales tax is at 5%. Most states are 7 1/2 and up to 12 1/2%.
Wyoming also doesn't have any State tax!
The property taxes are a lot lower then most states and
Gasoline and groceries are a lot less then most states are as well!
The crime rate where I live is very very low! The cold winters has it's advantages. It's too cold to be standing on a street corner and try to sell drugs!! :)
As you can see, I ride a motorcycle and Wyoming , to me, is the best place to ride ever!
It's also closer to Sturgis! :)
OH! Don't forget the clean air!! When it rains, it smells SOOO good!! I never just stood in one place for 5 minutes just to breath and enjoy the air before until I moved here! In big cities when it rains it's just muggy and smells like rotten eggs!!
You have a woman who commented below that 100 miles away to a shopping mall was too far away, well, where I live I'm 75 miles away from 2 big cities. However, where I used to live in AZ. I was 2 1/2 hours away from ANYTHING! Now that is Isolated!!
I've been here 6 1/2 years and it gets better every year!!
Hope you continue to feel the same way!
+Rainbowrider JT Where we lived, sales tax was 6%. We recently moved to Oklahoma, and it's nearly 9%, yikes! (And they tax everything, including food.) I agree with you on all your points! Oklahoma has been more expensive in all of those areas (and it's definitely still an affordable place to live compared to other states like Colorado or California.) And yes, LOVE the clean air! And the starry nights! My husband and I used to sit out on our back deck on bitter chilly nights because the stars were just amazing.
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Well, good luck to you no matter where you go! :)
"Sales tax is at 5%. Most states are 7 1/2 and up to 12 1/2%.
Wyoming also doesn't have any State tax!
The property taxes are a lot lower then most states and
Gasoline and groceries are a lot less then most states are as well! "
Yup, this is why I really think if I can make decent money as a welder (at least 45k a year) I could actually afford to live in Jackson like I want to. It's only the housing that is so crazy expensive. And I've looked around, you can actually find good deals on houses for rent here and there around the Jackson Hole area.
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There's other places that are nice besides Jackson hole! Not that it's not nice but a lot of Rich, yes, Rich liberals have been taking over and trying to make it like Cal"lib"fornia!! Last year I helped put glass in this giant hydroponic building that was originally designed by Norway or Finland, can't remember which, and some from the original project came to Jackson to oversee the construction of this new one. It is designed to collect water not only from the rain and snow but just moisture over all and then use all of that to water the plants growing inside so they wouldn't need to use the city underground water! Well guess what?? They (the city) decided that that wasn't going to happen! After it was 80% done the "liberal" city counsel decided to side with the Obama administration that the water coming from the sky belongs to the government and so we're not allowed to collect it!! And that goes for the farmers big time as well!! Montana, Oklahoma and here in Wyoming has had a few arrests and legal actions taken against said farmers but all 3 states have been fighting it for some time! Now that Obama is gone maybe that will turn around, but in any case, my advice is to really take a long hard look at that area before you jump on in! alpine is only 35 miles from there and are not so "stringent" from what I'm aware of! Just trying to help! Keep up with the welding! That's a really good field to be in and can be very hi demanding!! Good luck sir!!!
I think I know that hydroponic building you're talking about! As an avid gardener, I thought it was so cool! Sad that they aren't allowed to collect rainwater. I heard that Colorado is doing the same thing.
I live in Arminto, Wyoming in a one room log cabin and love it, but I spend the cold snowy winters in Mexico and Apache Junction, Arizona that I also love.
I'm in Philly. I hate the winters. It's often wet, overcast and windy or all 3. It's not bad if the suns out after snow, but snow is sporadic. I love Wyoming, but I lived in the NE and not sure I could do long winters again.
I'm in California and I am looking for a new state to move to. I was thinking Wyoming but I don't think I can handle the winter. The lowest temperature I've ever experienced is 40 - 35 degrees and that was cold as heck.
+Christina .H8sYou You probably wouldn't enjoy the winters. They're bright and sunny, but the typical high is in the teens or 20s, with cold snaps where it doesn't get above 0 degrees F for a few days. Let me know when you find a state that works best for you. Good luck!
I think I could handle the winters. The coldest I've experienced is around 14-15 degrees here in Texas and that is not pleasant BUT the thing I really hate most about winter is the gloomy overcast days. If Wyoming truly is mostly sunny through the winter then I could live with the winters.
I am from Louisiana, but drove up to Wyoming to check it out in February. Bringing my wife for another visit in November. We've decided we're going to make the move to Cheyenne in a couple years (once our home is fixed up and sold here in LA). It's an amazingly beautiful state, and if you really need a "big" city, Denver is just down I-25. Cheyenne is definitely my style though. Absolutely adore that place.
+kingbadger Awesome, that's quite a move! Fort Collins is only about 40 minutes south from Cheyenne, and they have a lot of chain retail stores, as well as a dang cute downtown and a big university (although hopefully you'll rather come to UWyo in Laramie for football games!). Cheyenne has a nice mix of stores and city entertainment while still having big open spaces right outside of town.
+Yay, Lauren! Cheyenne is definitely a step up from where we're coming. Just gotta find someone to hire me and get this house sold before we can throw it all in a U-Haul and head out!
+kingbadger Awesome! Good luck and I hope the job search goes well!
Sounds nice I would love to visit oneday! Your summer sounds beautiful!😎
Hi Lauren, Im Van. i lived in the south and relocated to Harrisburg if you know PA, not far from Philly. Then back south. I loved the weather in PA. I am looking to spend some major money and buy land in WY to do a energy efficient home. to me, I found PA winters. fun. yea it hit -8 once. but so.. bundle up. but norm it stayed around 25-35... I know WY is close to the same latitude so id think weather may be close to the same temps. maybe more wind with the flat lands. ... can you give any imput for my buddy...or am i just the nut job that loves cold temps lol
I grew up in PA and Wyoming winters are much much colder. But for me, I prefered the cold over the dreary overcast days in PA. And a good heavy coat can make all the difference.
I'm from philly too. I've been really thinking about moving to Wyoming. Thanks for the insight!!
Turnquest23 It is quite a change from Philly (or the entire East Coast for that matter). But it's beautiful, and you definitely adjust to the quietness.
Me too
Very nice. Thank you.
Hi Lauren, my husband and I are considering moving from California. Can you tell me how far the mountain are from Cheyenne? Also is the commute to Fort Collins Colorado bad in the winter? If you have ever driven in the winter of course. Thank you, Kathy
+Kathy Barkasy Hi Kathy, the Snowy Range Mountains would be about 1.5 hours from Cheyenne. Cheyenne is in the plains. I personally wouldn't suggest commuting so far, because the weather can be sporadic and the major roads do close somewhat frequently in the winter (due to poor driving conditions or accidents). However, I never lived by I-25 (the highway that connects Cheyenne to Fort Collins) and I believe that road closes less frequently than I-80 because it doesn't go through the mountains. I know of someone who commuted from Fort Collins to Laramie everyday, so it's possible...but personally, I'd rather have a short commute. Hope this helps!
40-45 minutes when it's not snowing from Cheyenne to Fort Collins. We just moved here with military orders & considered living in Fort Collins and commuting. Super expensive to live in Fort Collins, (average rent 1600/month) and with the weather here decided better not to commute. Had our first snow storm here last week. The closed some roads. They're good at clearing the roads and not as bad as other parts cuz no mountains & not completely isolated in Cheyenne. lots to do in Fort Collins good for a day trip.
WildBlackMexican Wow you're xenophobic. 1. You're assuming she's from the city. I have a friend that lives in upstate CA in the wine country 2. I moved to Cheyenne on military orders. The people here have been wonderful. 3. Just because someone moves here doesn't mean they'll change it. I've enjoyed trying new things here because I've never experienced it before. Not trying to "Change" it. Kathy Barkasy people have been wonderful here to us. This guy reminds me of the xenophobic people I met in Minot ND. I've notcied only people from isolated areas tend to act like that. Cheyenne is not isolated. People here are very laid back.
+The Nichols Journey Thanks for your reply! I deleted his comment due to language.
Curt Gowdy State Park and Happy Jack State park are a little over a half hour drive from Cheyenne. It's beautiful! Both are in the mountains and it's beautiful in the fall :)
I’m considering Wyoming for my retirement. I’m looking for a place that’s affordable and I don’t mind being far from any major towns. Any suggestions as to where to look? Preferably rural as possible.
Does amazon deliver there? How far away is grocery store?
you wore t-shirts in 30 degree weather??😲
Bob Loblaw 30 degrees is warm during the winter
Isai Sears yea... but its still below freezing. especially in a t-shirt
Sure did! In the sun, and after a long winter, 30 feels warm!
Hi Lauren, is Wyoming a good state for saving money? Thank you.
Heading out to Cheyenne in July. My kid lives out there. FE Warren Air Force base. They love it out there. They been there for 6 years. I have a hard time getting used to the wind but I hear you get used to it.
I've lived in Washington with overcast winters and Arizona with 90+ degree heat from May through October. Wyoming sounds like a great compromise. Mild summers and sunny winters.
ehhhhh just don't move to Hot Springs County if you plan on moving here. They certainly don't call it Hot Springs County just for its hot springs!
Hello. I like your video it was informative. Quick question though. How welcoming are the people of Wyoming to people of different ethnic groups other than their own? I am in a interracial relationship and my fiance want to take a job out there. I wat to know if it's a safe option for my kids and me. I really hope you don't take my question the wrong way. I am only worried about my kids safety and sanity. thank you for understanding.
Yeah, we are the equality state after all
I was thinking the same since the black population is so small. I'm a mixed couple too with a mixed son.
As a truck driver driving from wa to new york on a weekly basis, I hardly ever see any non Caucasian people besides other drivers passing through there.
Why is it people have this issue with SHOPPING! if i need anything I got to Value Village and if you want cold come live where i am at was -30 for 3 weekz this past winter you have no idea what Cold is.
Wyoming... my birth place... and after 38 years... I left to the PNW...
I have lots to share... but Wyo was not much Equality for non custodial Parents...
It Snows in July and August on occasion.but the Winds... some folks call it a hurricane... but the Wyoming Wind Festival starts each year on Jan 1 st and lasts until December 31!
I have been through Cheyenne's Tornado and Floods.. Blizzards and a strange oddity calm for a moment before the Winds
I lived in Cheyenne for a year from 2009 to 2010. I enjoyed the wide open spaces of Wyoming.
I went to Wyoming a few weeks ago for trout fishing the Laramie river and hunting, it was truly amazing there, so beautiful there but having no internet was kinda a downfall but overall it was so amazing and I would like the live there some day if my wife is ready for it
Hello Lauren, My name is Cathy. Our son is in the Air Force & will be stationed in Cheyenne Wy. come this December, we will be following him in aprox June or July. We know nothing of Wy other than it's beauty. How hard is it to find a job & descent single family homes or side by sides rentals that are not going to break the bank? How did you move there? What do I need to do before making the move? And my son's girlfriend who is in college will be following as well & needs to transfer to an University there. Can you help us ?
+Catherine Jankowski Hi Cathy, sorry for the late reply. We've always found Wyoming to be pretty affordable (compared to Pennsylvania where I'm from and Colorado where my husband's from). That's a major reason we've decided to stay. I'm not sure how difficult it will be to find a job in Cheyenne, but Wyoming has a pretty low unemployment rate. A lot of business are moving up to Cheyenne because it's close to Denver but a heck of a lot cheaper. When I moved to Wyoming, I didn't have a job or an apartment (not a decision I would make again). I found a job as a receptionist in about 3 weeks. It didn't pay a lot, but it was enough to pay the bills. I would definitely suggest make a visit before you move to look around and figure out where you'd like to live and work before making the move. The only 4 year university in Wyoming is in Laramie, which is about 40 minutes west of Cheyenne. There's a pretty excellent community college in Cheyenne (Laramie County Community College) which offers some 4 year programs, so it really depends on what your son's girlfriend is studying. If you have any more questions, please let me know!
I know you posted this years ago and after reading comments now know you no longer live there, but does anyone have any suggestions on cell phone providers? We're moving to buffalo in about six months and recently realized our current provider (spring) probably isn't going to work there very well.
We had Verizon, which worked pretty well, although, it's common for rural areas to have no coverage at all. I'd talk to people in Buffalo and see what they have.
I live in buffalo. I use T-MOBILE it works pretty well.
What about houses? Rent and own, also commercial? Are they expensive there?
How's the spa life there ?! My boyfriend and I are looking for a state to move too and start fresh :)! New York is too much were so over it.
+Jessica Bergersen Not sure what you mean by spa life? We have nail and tanning salons if that's what you're looking for. We also have some natural hot springs throughout the state.
Hi sorry I was so busy thanks anyway what part of wyoming that is bit warmer coz I am planning to raise sheeps and goats .Is growing hay grass is abundant there? Or do you know some places low crimes , warm and good for livestocks farming ?
How are the jobs there? I didn’t find much on the internet.
The heat in the summer isn’t as bad as it is in Salt Lake City, Utah
Great video! You're so sweet! Definitely want to visit Wyoming I live in holland and I miss the mountains:) what do you think of Jackson Hole I REALLY WANT to go live there !!!! Could you maybe do pros/cons for that? Thank youuxxx
+Terka Tomkova I've only been to Jackson Hole a few times. It's very pretty and the town itself has a lot of arts and culture...but it is VERY expensive. It attracts a lot of wealthy people from all over the country with drives up the cost of living. If you want to be close to Yellowstone, I would highly suggest looking into Cody, which is to the east of the park, but to my knowledge, is much more affordable than Jackson.
Thank you so much! That is a great idea because I never I knew it was so expensive ! I'll definitely check out Cody, thanks again for the help , much appreciated xx
Jackson hole is where the Richie's live
This great. Wyoming has been on my list for many years now! Love nature!
Will retire from Army here. Long winters, how long? 4 or 6 months? Like your video, nice, clear explanation I can relate to.
I'm from Connecticut, but I really want to move to Wyoming. I've been there twice before, and hope to go again before my dad moves there.
Awesome! It's a great place to live. Very peaceful and easy going.
I am thinking of moving to Wyoming, and splitting my time between living in town for the summer, and moving to a small cabin in the woods for the winter. What would you say are the best places in Wyoming to do such a thing? I am a welder and a fabricator by trade. Could you guide me to where you think the best spot would be?
I too am from South Central / south eastern PA. Living in Texas right now... Wyoming sounds like a dream
Hey Lauren, How is the diversity in Wyoming. I am considering moving and I am from TN. My town of 60,000 was 7% black and lots of Hispanics. As far as blacks and asians go how is the diversity here?
Wyoming is largely caucasian. The census information says that 92.5% of residents in Wyoming identify as "white alone." Of course, there will be differences between towns, with Laramie being pretty diverse due to the university.
Jackson is 27% Hispanic/Latino now BUT it is a VERY expensive place to live, one of the most expensive in the entire United States.
sure is, Alex.