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Moving from Louisiana to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Distinct culture, food, music — high crime metros. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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Louisiana

Capital: Baton Rouge

Median household income $57,852 · winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days

Distinct culture, food, music — high crime metros.

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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
Louisiana
88.2
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 11% higher overall price level
Housing index
Louisiana
63.1
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 37% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Louisiana
97.1
Vermont
99.5
Vermont has 2.5% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Louisiana
98.2
Vermont
99.7
Vermont has 1.5% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Louisiana
14.2 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 70% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Louisiana
97.6
Vermont
99.6
Vermont has 2.0% higher transportation
Median home value
Louisiana
$223,200
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 58% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Louisiana
$932/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 17% 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
Louisiana
92°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 13% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Louisiana
41°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 78% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Louisiana
67°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 35% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Louisiana
216
Vermont
152
Vermont has 30% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Louisiana
60 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 25% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Louisiana
76
Vermont
42
Vermont has 45% lower AQI
Snow / year
Louisiana
0 in
Vermont
90 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Louisiana?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.6 for Louisiana — 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?

Louisiana tops out at 3% 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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