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Moving from Maryland to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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Maryland

Capital: Annapolis

Median household income $98,461 · winter low 25°F · 198 sunny days

DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

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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
Maryland
105.0
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 6.7% lower overall price level
Housing index
Maryland
121.1
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 29% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Maryland
101.2
Vermont
99.5
Vermont has 1.7% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Maryland
100.7
Vermont
99.7
Vermont has 1.0% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 33% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Maryland
101.0
Vermont
99.6
Vermont has 1.4% lower transportation
Median home value
Maryland
$436,300
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 19% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 26% 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
Maryland
87°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 8.0% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Maryland
25°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 64% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Maryland
55°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 22% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Maryland
198
Vermont
152
Vermont has 23% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Maryland
44 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 1.6% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Maryland
43
Vermont
42
Vermont has 2.3% lower AQI
Snow / year
Maryland
28 in
Vermont
90 in
Vermont is 221% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Maryland?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.1 for Maryland — 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?

Maryland tops out at 6.5% 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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