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Moving from Florida to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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Living now

Florida

Capital: Tallahassee

Median household income $67,917 · winter low 53°F · 237 sunny days

No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven.

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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
Florida
103.4
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 5.3% lower overall price level
Housing index
Florida
122.1
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 29% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Florida
100.9
Vermont
99.5
Vermont has 1.4% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Florida
100.5
Vermont
99.7
Vermont has 0.8% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Florida
14.9 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 62% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Florida
100.7
Vermont
99.6
Vermont has 1.1% lower transportation
Median home value
Florida
$396,900
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 11% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Florida
$1,589/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 31% 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
Florida
91°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 12% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Florida
53°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 83% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Florida
72°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 40% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Florida
237
Vermont
152
Vermont has 36% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Florida
55 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 18% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Florida
43
Vermont
42
Vermont has 2.3% lower AQI
Snow / year
Florida
0 in
Vermont
90 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Florida?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 99.6 for Florida — 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?

Florida tops out at 0% 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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