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Solar · Published 2026-08-16

Utah vs Wyoming: Where Going Solar Costs Less

Solar in Utah ($22,800) vs Wyoming ($23,200) — a 2% gap between neighbors, from July 2026 data.

Utah and Wyoming share a border, but for a home solar installation the numbers diverge: Utah averages $22,800 (rank #15 of 50) and Wyoming averages $23,200 (rank #24) — a 2% gap.

UtahWyoming
8 kW system, installed$22,800$23,200
Cost per watt$2.85$2.90
Electricity rate10.8¢/kWh10.8¢/kWh
Peak sun hours/day6.05.2
Typical state incentive$0$0

Utah in context

Utah lands in the affordable middle of the pack at #15 of 50, averaging $22,800 — about 7% below the national average.

Wyoming in context

Wyoming lands in the affordable middle of the pack at #24 of 50, averaging $23,200 — about 5% below the national average.

Full local breakdowns: Utah · Wyoming.

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