Moving to Vermont from Oklahoma
What to Expect
Considering a move from Oklahoma to Vermont? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Oklahoma to Vermont, you would find that Vermont is 11.9% more expensive than Oklahoma. A $75,000 salary in Oklahoma would need to be roughly $87,363 in Vermont to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Montpelier averages 56°F vs 71°F in Oklahoma City, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Oklahoma and Vermont.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $87,363
To maintain the same standard of living in Vermont
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 11.5% more
Groceries
pay 16.9% more
Transportation
pay 4.2% more
Housing
pay 17.8% more
Childcare
pay 7.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 34.7% 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 Oklahoma.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Vermont performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all safety metrics.
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 Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Oklahoma generally does better on what about housing?, though Vermont leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Oklahoma generally does better on infrastructure, though Vermont leads in internet access.
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 performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Oklahoma 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 | Oklahoma City | Montpelier |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) | 34°/8°F (1°/-13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) | 67°/42°F (20°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C) |
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| Month | Oklahoma City | Montpelier |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) | 28°/3°F (-2.2°/-15.9°C) |
| Feb | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) | 33°/6°F (0.3°/-14.5°C) |
| Mar | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) | 42°/16°F (5.4°/-8.9°C) |
| Apr | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) | 55°/30°F (12.8°/-1.1°C) |
| May | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) | 69°/42°F (20.3°/5.5°C) |
| Jun | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) | 78°/53°F (25.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jul | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) | 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.2°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) | 59°/35°F (15.1°/1.4°C) |
| Nov | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) | 46°/26°F (7.6°/-3.4°C) |
| Dec | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) | 32°/13°F (0.2°/-10.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Oklahoma?
On average Vermont is around 16% pricier than Oklahoma, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Vermont?
Budget about $21,841 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?
Vermont performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Vermont compared to Oklahoma?
Vermont performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Vermont compared to Oklahoma?
The average high temperature in Montpelier is 56°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Montpelier receives around 42.4 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.
