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Moving from Georgia to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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Living now

Georgia

Capital: Atlanta

Median household income $71,355 · winter low 33°F · 218 sunny days

Atlanta boomtown, film tax credits, Southern hospitality.

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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
Georgia
96.3
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 1.7% higher overall price level
Housing index
Georgia
88.7
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 2.5% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Georgia
99.1
Vermont
99.5
Utilities index (modeled)
Georgia
99.4
Vermont
99.7
Electricity rate
Georgia
15 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 61% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Georgia
99.3
Vermont
99.6
Median home value
Georgia
$343,300
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 2.8% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Georgia
$1,404/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 22% 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
Georgia
90°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 11% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Georgia
33°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 73% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Georgia
63°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 32% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Georgia
218
Vermont
152
Vermont has 30% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Georgia
50 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 11% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Georgia
56
Vermont
42
Vermont has 25% lower AQI
Snow / year
Georgia
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 Georgia?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 95.6 for Georgia — 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?

Georgia tops out at 5.19% 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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