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Moving from Delaware to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No sales tax, beach towns, corporate registration capital. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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Delaware

Capital: Dover

Median household income $79,325 · winter low 26°F · 205 sunny days

No sales tax, beach towns, corporate registration capital.

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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
Delaware
99.8
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 1.9% lower overall price level
Housing index
Delaware
102.0
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 15% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Delaware
100.0
Vermont
99.5
Utilities index (modeled)
Delaware
100.0
Vermont
99.7
Electricity rate
Delaware
17.6 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 37% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Delaware
100.0
Vermont
99.6
Median home value
Delaware
$371,600
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 5.1% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Delaware
$1,153/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 5.6% 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
Delaware
86°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 7.0% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Delaware
26°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 65% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Delaware
56°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 22% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Delaware
205
Vermont
152
Vermont has 26% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Delaware
46 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 2.6% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Delaware
42
Vermont
42
Snow / year
Delaware
13 in
Vermont
90 in
Vermont is 592% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Delaware?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 100.5 for Delaware — 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?

Delaware tops out at 6.6% 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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