Moving to Vermont from Florida
What to Expect
Considering a move from Florida to Vermont? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Florida to Vermont, you would find that Vermont is 8.4% more expensive than Florida. A $75,000 salary in Florida would need to be roughly $72,660 in Vermont to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Montpelier averages 56°F vs 80°F in Tallahassee, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Florida and Vermont.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $72,660
To maintain the same standard of living in Vermont
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.5% less
Groceries
pay 2.9% more
Transportation
pay 8.6% more
Housing
pay 12.3% less
Childcare
pay 42.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 24.6% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Vermont compared to Florida.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Florida generally does better on safety, though Vermont leads in violent crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Vermont performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Vermont performs significantly better than Florida across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Florida generally does better on infrastructure, though Vermont leads in average commute.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Vermont generally does better on employment & economy, though Florida leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Vermont performs significantly better than Florida across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tallahassee | Montpelier |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) | 34°/8°F (1°/-13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 67°/42°F (20°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) | 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C) |
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| Month | Tallahassee | Montpelier |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) | 28°/3°F (-2.2°/-15.9°C) |
| Feb | 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) | 33°/6°F (0.3°/-14.5°C) |
| Mar | 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) | 42°/16°F (5.4°/-8.9°C) |
| Apr | 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) | 55°/30°F (12.8°/-1.1°C) |
| May | 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) | 69°/42°F (20.3°/5.5°C) |
| Jun | 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) | 78°/53°F (25.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) | 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.2°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) | 59°/35°F (15.1°/1.4°C) |
| Nov | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) | 46°/26°F (7.6°/-3.4°C) |
| Dec | 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°C) | 32°/13°F (0.2°/-10.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Florida?
On average Vermont is about 3% less expensive than Florida, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Vermont?
Budget about $18,165 for 3 months in Vermont (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Vermont safe?
Florida generally does better on safety, though Vermont leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Vermont compared to Florida?
Vermont performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Vermont compared to Florida?
The average high temperature in Montpelier is 56°F, compared to 80°F in Tallahassee. Montpelier receives around 42.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tallahassee gets 59.2 in.
