Moving to Vermont from Pennsylvania
What to Expect
Considering a move from Pennsylvania to Vermont? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Pennsylvania to Vermont, you would find that Vermont is 4.3% more expensive than Pennsylvania. A $75,000 salary in Pennsylvania would need to be roughly $77,275 in Vermont to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Pennsylvania and Vermont.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $77,275
To maintain the same standard of living in Vermont
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 5.6% more
Groceries
pay 1.3% less
Transportation
pay 1.7% more
Housing
pay 3.4% more
Childcare
pay 0.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 22.6% 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 Pennsylvania.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Pennsylvania 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
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 | Harrisburg | Montpelier |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C) | 34°/8°F (1°/-13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 67°/42°F (20°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 52°/34°F (11°/1°C) | 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C) |
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| Month | Harrisburg | Montpelier |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/21°F (2.5°/-5.9°C) | 28°/3°F (-2.2°/-15.9°C) |
| Feb | 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.1°C) | 33°/6°F (0.3°/-14.5°C) |
| Mar | 49°/30°F (9.3°/-0.9°C) | 42°/16°F (5.4°/-8.9°C) |
| Apr | 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) | 55°/30°F (12.8°/-1.1°C) |
| May | 72°/50°F (22.2°/10.1°C) | 69°/42°F (20.3°/5.5°C) |
| Jun | 81°/60°F (27.2°/15.5°C) | 78°/53°F (25.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jul | 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.8°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.0°C) | 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.8°C) | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.2°C) |
| Oct | 63°/42°F (17.4°/5.6°C) | 59°/35°F (15.1°/1.4°C) |
| Nov | 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.6°C) | 46°/26°F (7.6°/-3.4°C) |
| Dec | 40°/26°F (4.4°/-3.2°C) | 32°/13°F (0.2°/-10.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Pennsylvania?
On average Vermont is around 3% pricier than Pennsylvania, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Vermont?
Budget about $19,319 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?
Pennsylvania generally does better on safety, though Vermont leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Vermont compared to Pennsylvania?
Vermont performs significantly better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Vermont compared to Pennsylvania?
The average high temperature in Montpelier is 56°F, compared to 61°F in Harrisburg. Montpelier receives around 42.4 in of rainfall per year, while Harrisburg gets 43.6 in.
