Moving to Vermont from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Vermont? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Vermont, you would find that Vermont is 1.3% more expensive than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly $63,322 in Vermont to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Montpelier averages 56°F vs 66°F in Washington, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United States and Vermont.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $63,322
To maintain the same standard of living in Vermont
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 0.9% less
Groceries
pay 2.9% more
Transportation
pay 0.9% more
Housing
pay 6.5% less
Childcare
pay 5.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.8% 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 United States.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Vermont performs significantly better than United States across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United States 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though United States leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United States 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 | Washington | Montpelier |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 34°/8°F (1°/-13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 67°/42°F (20°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C) |
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| Month | Washington | Montpelier |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 28°/3°F (-2.2°/-15.9°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 33°/6°F (0.3°/-14.5°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 42°/16°F (5.4°/-8.9°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 55°/30°F (12.8°/-1.1°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 69°/42°F (20.3°/5.5°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 78°/53°F (25.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.2°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 59°/35°F (15.1°/1.4°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 46°/26°F (7.6°/-3.4°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 32°/13°F (0.2°/-10.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than United States?
On average Vermont is about 16% less expensive than United States, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Vermont?
Budget about $15,830 for 3 months in Vermont (based on a $75,000 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 United States and Vermont are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Vermont compared to United States?
Vermont performs significantly better than United States across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Vermont compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Montpelier is 56°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Montpelier receives around 42.4 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Vermont?
Both United States and Vermont share the same official language: English.
