Skip to content

Free comparison

Moving from Kansas to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Plains, aviation industry, university towns. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

KS state flag
Living now

Kansas

Capital: Topeka

Median household income $69,747 · winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days

Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

VT state flag
Moving to

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
Kansas
90.1
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 8.8% higher overall price level
Housing index
Kansas
71.2
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 22% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Kansas
97.5
Vermont
99.5
Vermont has 2.0% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Kansas
98.5
Vermont
99.7
Vermont has 1.2% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Kansas
15.3 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 57% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Kansas
98.0
Vermont
99.6
Vermont has 1.6% higher transportation
Median home value
Kansas
$238,700
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 48% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Kansas
$861/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 26% 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
Kansas
89°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 10% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Kansas
21°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 57% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Kansas
55°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 21% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Kansas
217
Vermont
152
Vermont has 30% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Kansas
32 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 42% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Kansas
38
Vermont
42
Vermont has 11% higher AQI
Snow / year
Kansas
16 in
Vermont
90 in
Vermont is 463% more annual snowfall

Get the full KansasVermont report

Schools, healthcare, taxes, transportation, lifestyle, crime, family fit, move logistics, AI assistant, and 90-day timeline.

See the full comparison

Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Kansas?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.1 for Kansas — 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?

Kansas tops out at 5.58% 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.

Related comparisons