It would seem like the opposite should be true.
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Wyoming has more desert conditions than Montana which has more farmland, Wyoming is generally at a higher altitude which also doesn’t help.
The main reasons seem to be job opportunities, cheaper and larger plots of land, recreation, and natural beauty.
The Hunt for Red October is probably singlehandedly responsible for at least a third of the difference.
Half of Montana is covered in mountains and has a decent climate. The other half of the state is flat and dry. Most of the people who live in Montana live in the western part of the state. Wyoming is similar, except most of the state is flat and dry. The majority of people of live in Wyoming live in mountainous areas or in southern Wyoming where the larger cities are located. Lastly, Montana has two university systems whereas Wyoming only has one. Many people who go to school is Montana choose to stay whereas most people who go to school in Wyoming choose to get jobs out of state. Both states share similar values and politics. It comes down to job opportunities and landscape.
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