Moving to Vermont from Germany

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Germany to Vermont? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Germany to Vermont, you would find that Vermont is 23.6% more expensive than Germany overall. A €65,374 salary in Germany would need to be roughly $77,627 in Vermont to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Germany and Vermont.

What does your salary buy?

€65,374 $77,627

To maintain the same standard of living in Vermont

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 10.2% less

Groceries

pay 36.1% more

Transportation

pay 23.6% less

Housing

pay 37.0% more

Childcare

pay 2.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 28.2% more

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.15 USD (June 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Germany to Vermont.

Moved in 2023
4,430 ↑ 6% vs 2022

people moved from Germany to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Vermont compared to Germany.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

DE
22.3%
VT
27.2%

Germany performs better than Vermont across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

DE
91.0%
VT
88.4%

Germany performs better than Vermont across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

DE
3.0%
VT
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

DE
$61,900
VT
$56,462

Vermont generally does better on employment & economy, though Germany leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DE
81.5 yrs
VT
78.8 yrs

Germany performs better than Vermont across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Berlin Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Montpelier Rain: 42.4 in/yr (1078 mm)
56° / 32°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Berlin Montpelier
Jan–Mar 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 34°/8°F (1°/-13°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) 67°/42°F (20°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C)
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Month Berlin Montpelier
Jan 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) 28°/3°F (-2.2°/-15.9°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) 33°/6°F (0.3°/-14.5°C)
Mar 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) 42°/16°F (5.4°/-8.9°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) 55°/30°F (12.8°/-1.1°C)
May 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) 69°/42°F (20.3°/5.5°C)
Jun 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) 78°/53°F (25.5°/11.7°C)
Jul 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.2°C)
Oct 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) 59°/35°F (15.1°/1.4°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) 46°/26°F (7.6°/-3.4°C)
Dec 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) 32°/13°F (0.2°/-10.8°C)

Data: Deutscher Wetterdienst Deutscher Wetterdienst, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Germany passport

Germany passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Germany passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Germany

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Germany without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Germany?

On average Vermont is around 4% pricier than Germany, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Vermont?

Budget about $19,407 for 3 months in Vermont (based on a €65,374 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Vermont?

From major Vermont cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Germany and Vermont are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Vermont compared to Germany?

Germany performs better than Vermont across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Vermont compared to Germany?

The average high temperature in Montpelier is 56°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Montpelier receives around 42.4 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.

What language do they speak in Vermont?

The official language in Vermont is English. In Germany, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

DE
Population 84,316,622 625,741
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages German English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +49 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911