The Harsh Truth About Living in Wyoming (Locals Don’t Hold Back). Wyoming locals are some of the most honest people on the internet — and my comment section proves it. In this video, I’m breaking down the funniest, boldest, and most brutally accurate comments about what it’s really like to live in Wyoming. We’re responding to some of your comments on my most recent Wyoming video – ” 5 Things You Should Never Do in Wyoming ” From wild Wyoming wind stories to cowboy boot debates to the small-town culture that makes this state so unique, you’re getting the unfiltered truth straight from real Wyoming voices. If you’ve been researching moving to Wyoming, Wyoming lifestyle, or what life in Wyoming is really like, this video gives you insight you won’t find on Google. After living here for more than 40 years and helping hundreds of families relocate to Wyoming, I’ve seen exactly what surprises people, what challenges them, and what makes them fall in love with the Wyoming way of life. This video dives into everything newcomers need to understand — the weather, the lifestyle, the culture, and the expectations locals genuinely care about. If you’re curious about Casper, Wyoming, rural living, or whether Wyoming is the right fit for you, this breakdown will help you decide with confidence.
“The Harsh Truth About Moving to Wyoming — Straight From My Comment Section”
If you want to know what living in Wyoming is really like, don’t ask Google — ask my YouTube comment section. Because let me tell you… the honesty, the comedy, the chaos? Seriously entertaining. Wyoming people do not hold back. And if you’re thinking about moving here — even for a second — you need to hear this.
I’m Alisha Collins with the Alisha Collins Real Estate Team, Lived in Wyoming for 40+ years, leader of the number one eXp realty team in Wyoming, and the person who willingly puts wind, snow, and cowboy-boot drama on the internet every week. And today… We’re breaking down the most brutally honest comments people left on my video, “5 Things You Should NEVER Do in Wyoming.”
Some comments were sweet. Some were spicy.
And some were so Wyoming it hurts.
Let’s get right into it.
“Don’t complain about the wind.”
This comment came in hot. Or should I say… gusty.
If you move to Wyoming and complain about the wind, every local will give you the same look — that slow head-tilt pity stare like, “Awww. They’ll learn.”
The wind here isn’t just weather — it’s a personality trait. Wyoming wind can push your car door shut… from the outside and make it feel impossible to open without some help. It can turn your good hair day into a crime scene in about five seconds. We don’t ask if it’s windy. We ask, “Is it the 30 mph wind or the 60 mph wind today?”
I’ve had buyers tour homes with me and say, “Oh, it’s a little breezy today,” and I just smile because… a lot of the time the strong gusts haven’t begun yet. If you move here, you have two choices: Laugh about it, or… make yourself miserable walking against a 40-mph crosswind. Like a lot of things in life – It’s all about your mindset!
“The wind almost knocked me over at a gas station.”
This has to be one of my favorite comments ever:
This is exactly what I mean. Wyoming wind doesn’t care who you are and it does NOT discriminate. I’ve seen grown adults have to brace themselves like they’re Titanic-posing on the bow of a rental car just to pump gas.
And if you’ve ever driven through Rawlins or Elk Mountain?
You know the wind there has its own zip code.
Even the Department of Transportation knows. That’s why we have giant metal gates on I-80 that swing across the interstate to literally shut it down when the wind is too dangerous. Other states close for hurricanes. Wyoming closes for wind. That tells you everything.
“Springtime: calm, windy, sunny, overcast, 65 degrees, and snow… all in one day.”
Wyoming spring is the most emotionally unstable season on earth. You’ll shovel your driveway in the morning, grill for lunch, get sunburned by 4 PM, and fall asleep to a winter storm warning.
There is no such thing as “packing away your coats” here. We keep three seasons of clothing in rotation at all times. T-shirt, hoodie, winter coat – Wyoming fashion is about layers, speed, and survival.
“My biggest beef is people tucking their pants into cowboy boots.”
This comment made half the state laugh and the other half silently defend their honor:
This is the most Wyoming comment, probably ever posted on the internet.
Let me say this as kindly as possible:
If you are not actively roping an animal or wading through snow or mud, tucking your jeans into your boots… is a fashion choice.
If it’s not t-shirt and sandals weather, you will almost always find me in my nice jeans and cowboy boots. Not only is it extremely functional because I live on 20 acres with my beautiful horses, goats and dogs but wearing cowboy boots is just a way of life here.
When you come here and you’re just visiting or if you’re planning on moving here, I highly recommend you get yourself a pair!
“I’ve lived in Wyoming since 1974 and there are boring parts.”
Another completely honest one:
It’s true.
Wyoming is big. Really big. And a lot of it IS Wide-open prairie. Miles of nothing. You can drive for an hour and see more pronghorn than people.
That’s not boring to everyone — some people, like me, LOVE that peace and quiet. Some people move here specifically because there isn’t a Sam’s club every five minutes or traffic or noise filling the air.
But if you’re a person who needs constant entertainment or endless options of things to-do?
Wyoming will humble you real fast.
By the way — if you are thinking about moving to Wyoming and you want the truth before you get here, not the sugar-coated version, download my FREE Wyoming Relocation Guide. It’s in the description box down below, and it’s packed with what real people ask me every day — most importantly – my favorite restaurants and things to-do around Casper!
Alright — let’s get back to the comments.
“Loved this video! I’m from Colorado and want to visit Wyoming for fly fishing.”
If you love the outdoors — and I mean truly love it — Wyoming will ruin every other state for you. Our fly fishing is world-class. People travel halfway across the world to fish our rivers. We have blue-ribbon trout streams that would make a Colorado angler weep.
I’ve taken relocation buyers fishing on the North Platte and watched their entire personalities change. Suddenly they’re like, “Okay… so maybe I could live here.”
Nature does that to people.
A couple I helped move here from Massachusetts, moved to Wyoming without even being here once and have not looked back. Now I do not recommend that to everyone but it’s what worked for them! I absolutely love when they send me videos and pictures of their outdoor adventures because it always reminds me to stop, take a moment and appreciate our beautiful state.
“If you don’t like the cold and wind, don’t ever move there.”
This one is another classic:
Wyoming might be the only state where locals warn you repeatedly, aggressively, and of course lovingly — DO NOT MOVE HERE IF YOU CAN’T HANDLE WINTER.
We are not trying to scare you away.
We are trying to save you.
If your soul needs palm trees and humidity?
Wyoming might be a good vacation spot but not a full-time home for you.
But if you’re the type who gets excited about storms, who doesn’t panic when you can’t see the road for three seconds, who owns Carhartt not because it’s trendy but because it’s actually functional — you’ll fit right in.
“Don’t bring your garbage here and expect us to change.”
Now we’re getting into some spicy territory.
This is a VERY Wyoming sentiment.
Wyomingites are protective. Not hostile — protective. We love our lifestyle, our slower pace, our values, and our wide-open spaces. And when people move here and immediately start saying, “Well back where I’m from we did it like this,” it rubs locals the wrong way.
Here’s the truth:
You can move here from anywhere. We welcome you!
Just don’t move here and immediately demand it become the place you just left.
Wyoming is Wyoming for a reason.
“Be careful how you answer ‘Where are you from?’ You WILL be judged.”
Wyoming has a very funny dynamic with newcomers.
If you’re from neighboring or surrounding states, locals don’t really raise an eyebrow but when you’re moving from a different time-zone, locals might want to know what made you choose Wyoming?
But once you’re here, once you treat people well, once you show you want to be part of the community… Wyoming is one of the most loyal places on earth.
Respect goes a very long way.
“Who cares about the locals?” with another viewer commenting “That mentality is the problem.”
Now let’s talk about this one.
These comments show the exact tension happening in every small Western state right now: people moving in vs people who grew up here.
You have newcomers who love Wyoming for what it offers them.
You have locals who hold the emotional history of the place.
And the truth is… both perspectives matter.
You cannot understand Wyoming in a weekend visit.
You understand Wyoming by living through your first 70-mph windstorm, your first -30° morning, your first hunting season traffic jam. You understand Wyoming when you wave at people on dirt roads and they wave back — every single time.
Locals keep that culture alive.
Newcomers keep our communities growing. We need both!
“Too cold, windy, and too maga.” with another viewer commenting “Diversity isn’t a strength.”
I choose to NOT put political commentary into my videos, but I am going to address the reality: Wyoming is not for everyone.
It is politically conservative.
It is rural.
It is culturally unique.
Some people thrive here. Some don’t.
That’s not a problem — that’s just honesty.
What matters most is this:
Wyoming values respect.
Respect the land, respect the people, respect the lifestyle.
You do that? You’ll be welcomed no matter your political views.
So here’s the truth about Wyoming straight from the comment section:
It’s windy. It’s cold. It’s wild. Beautiful, quiet and intense. The weather will test you. The culture will surprise you. The people will challenge you — and then stand by you for the rest of your life.
Wyoming is different. And we like it that way.
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