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Casper vs Greeley
Casper and Greeley
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Greeley are under the US rate in this release, 3.4 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Casper to Greeley
In 2022-2023, 25 households filed a move from Casper to Greeley (about 39 people, average adjusted gross income $51,200). 38 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,107 in Casper and $1,257 in Greeley. Casper has no state tax on wages. Greeley has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Greeley is 100% of the national level for the same work, against 92% in Casper.
Greeley averages 256 sunny days, with July highs around 88°F and January nights around 17°F. Casper is 248 sunny days, 83°F in July, 14°F in January. Commutes average 28 minutes in Greeley and 19 in Casper.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 25 households moved Casper → Greeley (about 39 people, average AGI $51,200). 38 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Casper and Greeley changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 249 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,800–$3,350
- Container or pod
- $1,200–$2,300
- Rent a truck
- $500–$950
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Questions
Is Greeley cheaper than Casper after tax and rent?
No. Greeley leaves about $367 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,107 in Casper and $1,257 in Greeley.
Does Greeley have state income tax?
Greeley is in Colorado, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Casper to Greeley?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.