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Moving from Mississippi to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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Mississippi

Capital: Jackson

Median household income $52,985 · winter low 36°F · 213 sunny days

Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes.

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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
Mississippi
87.0
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 13% higher overall price level
Housing index
Mississippi
56.5
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 53% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Mississippi
96.7
Vermont
99.5
Vermont has 2.8% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Mississippi
98.0
Vermont
99.7
Vermont has 1.7% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Mississippi
16.3 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 48% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Mississippi
97.4
Vermont
99.6
Vermont has 2.3% higher transportation
Median home value
Mississippi
$186,500
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 89% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Mississippi
$829/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 31% 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
Mississippi
92°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 13% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Mississippi
36°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 75% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Mississippi
64°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 32% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Mississippi
213
Vermont
152
Vermont has 29% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Mississippi
58 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 23% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Mississippi
42
Vermont
42
Snow / year
Mississippi
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 Mississippi?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 86.4 for Mississippi — 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?

Mississippi tops out at 4% 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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