Moving to Arizona from Vermont
What to Expect
Considering a move from Vermont to Arizona? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Vermont to Arizona, you would find that Arizona is 4.5% cheaper than Vermont. A $75,000 salary in Vermont would need to be roughly $72,734 in Arizona to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Phoenix averages 87°F vs 56°F in Montpelier, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Vermont and Arizona.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $72,734
To maintain the same standard of living in Arizona
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.7% more
Groceries
pay 11.4% less
Transportation
pay 1.0% less
Housing
pay 16.3% more
Childcare
pay 32.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.5% less
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 Arizona compared to Vermont.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Vermont generally does better on safety, though Arizona leads in property 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 better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Vermont performs better than Arizona across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Vermont generally does better on infrastructure, though Arizona 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Arizona 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 better than Arizona 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 | Montpelier | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 34°/8°F (1°/-13°C) | 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/42°F (20°/5°C) | 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
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| Month | Montpelier | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°/3°F (-2.2°/-15.9°C) | 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) |
| Feb | 33°/6°F (0.3°/-14.5°C) | 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 42°/16°F (5.4°/-8.9°C) | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) |
| Apr | 55°/30°F (12.8°/-1.1°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) |
| May | 69°/42°F (20.3°/5.5°C) | 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 78°/53°F (25.5°/11.7°C) | 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) |
| Jul | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) | 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) |
| Aug | 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C) | 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) |
| Sep | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.2°C) | 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 59°/35°F (15.1°/1.4°C) | 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) |
| Nov | 46°/26°F (7.6°/-3.4°C) | 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) |
| Dec | 32°/13°F (0.2°/-10.8°C) | 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Arizona than Vermont?
On average Arizona is about 3% less expensive than Vermont, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Arizona?
Budget about $18,184 for 3 months in Arizona (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Arizona safe?
Vermont generally does better on safety, though Arizona leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Arizona compared to Vermont?
Vermont performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Arizona compared to Vermont?
The average high temperature in Phoenix is 87°F, compared to 56°F in Montpelier. Phoenix receives around 8.2 in of rainfall per year, while Montpelier gets 42.4 in.
