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Moving from Colorado to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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Living now

Colorado

Capital: Denver

Median household income $87,598 · winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days

Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

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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
Colorado
103.1
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 4.9% lower overall price level
Housing index
Colorado
127.4
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 32% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Colorado
100.8
Vermont
99.5
Vermont has 1.3% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Colorado
100.5
Vermont
99.7
Vermont has 0.8% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Colorado
16.7 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 44% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Colorado
100.6
Vermont
99.6
Vermont has 1.0% lower transportation
Median home value
Colorado
$574,600
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 39% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Colorado
$1,627/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 33% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

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

Avg summer high
Colorado
86°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 7.0% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Colorado
18°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 50% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Colorado
46°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 6.1% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Colorado
245
Vermont
152
Vermont has 38% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Colorado
17 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 169% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Colorado
74
Vermont
42
Vermont has 43% lower AQI
Snow / year
Colorado
69 in
Vermont
90 in
Vermont is 30% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Colorado?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 103 for Colorado — 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?

Colorado tops out at 4.4% 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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