Moving to Vermont from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United Kingdom to Vermont — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Vermont, you would find that Vermont is 7.0% more expensive than United Kingdom overall. A £56,672 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly $71,222 in Vermont to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from United Kingdom to Vermont.
What does your salary buy?
£56,672 → $71,222
To maintain the same standard of living in Vermont
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 8.5% more
Groceries
pay 55.4% more
Transportation
pay 27.6% less
Housing
pay 14.1% more
Childcare
pay 10.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.1% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from United Kingdom to Vermont, based on official data.
people moved from United Kingdom to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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17.673,667
United Kingdom
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Kingdom to Vermont.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Vermont performs significantly better than United Kingdom across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United Kingdom performs better than Vermont across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Vermont performs significantly better than United Kingdom across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United Kingdom 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | London | Montpelier |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 34°/8°F (1°/-13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 67°/42°F (20°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C) |
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| Month | London | Montpelier |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 28°/3°F (-2.2°/-15.9°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 33°/6°F (0.3°/-14.5°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 42°/16°F (5.4°/-8.9°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 55°/30°F (12.8°/-1.1°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 69°/42°F (20.3°/5.5°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 78°/53°F (25.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.2°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 59°/35°F (15.1°/1.4°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 46°/26°F (7.6°/-3.4°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 32°/13°F (0.2°/-10.8°C) |
Met Office
National Weather ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 United Kingdom?
Yes — Vermont is on average about 5% cheaper than United Kingdom. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Vermont?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $17,806 in Vermont on a £56,672 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Vermont?
Usually fine from major cities in Vermont. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Vermont compared to United Kingdom?
Vermont performs significantly better than United Kingdom across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Vermont compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Montpelier is 56°F, compared to 60°F in London. Montpelier receives around 42.4 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Vermont?
Both United Kingdom and Vermont share the same official language: English.
