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Moving from Alabama to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Affordable Southern living, college-football devout, slower pace. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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Living now

Alabama

Capital: Montgomery

Median household income $59,674 · winter low 35°F · 213 sunny days

Affordable Southern living, college-football devout, slower pace.

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Moving to

Vermont

Capital: Montpelier

Median household income $74,014 · winter low 9°F · 152 sunny days

Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

Vermont has an overall price level 98.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Alabama
88.8
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 10% higher overall price level
Housing index
Alabama
61.8
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 40% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Alabama
97.2
Vermont
99.5
Vermont has 2.3% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Alabama
98.3
Vermont
99.7
Vermont has 1.4% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Alabama
17.2 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 41% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Alabama
97.8
Vermont
99.6
Vermont has 1.9% higher transportation
Median home value
Alabama
$233,300
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 51% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Alabama
$889/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 22% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 80°F · Winter low 9°F · 152 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Alabama
91°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 12% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Alabama
35°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 74% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Alabama
63°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 31% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Alabama
213
Vermont
152
Vermont has 29% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Alabama
56 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 20% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Alabama
42
Vermont
42
Snow / year
Alabama
1 in
Vermont
90 in
Vermont is 8900% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Alabama?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.9 for Alabama — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Alabama tops out at 5% income tax. Vermont tops out at 8.75%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Vermont?

Most Vermont residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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