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Moving from Arkansas to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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Arkansas

Capital: Little Rock

Median household income $56,335 · winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days

Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living.

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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
Arkansas
86.9
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 13% higher overall price level
Housing index
Arkansas
58.2
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 49% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Arkansas
96.7
Vermont
99.5
Vermont has 2.8% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Arkansas
98.0
Vermont
99.7
Vermont has 1.7% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Arkansas
13.6 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 77% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Arkansas
97.4
Vermont
99.6
Vermont has 2.3% higher transportation
Median home value
Arkansas
$215,600
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 64% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Arkansas
$794/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 37% 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
Arkansas
92°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 13% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Arkansas
30°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 70% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Arkansas
61°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 29% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Arkansas
217
Vermont
152
Vermont has 30% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Arkansas
51 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 13% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Arkansas
42
Vermont
42
Snow / year
Arkansas
3 in
Vermont
90 in
Vermont is 2900% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Arkansas?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.1 for Arkansas — 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?

Arkansas tops out at 3.9% 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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