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Moving from Nebraska to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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Nebraska

Capital: Lincoln

Median household income $71,722 · winter low 14°F · 220 sunny days

Steady Plains economy, Buffett's Berkshire, low unemployment.

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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
Nebraska
90.1
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 8.7% higher overall price level
Housing index
Nebraska
75.2
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 15% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Nebraska
97.5
Vermont
99.5
Vermont has 2.0% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.5
Vermont
99.7
Vermont has 1.2% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Nebraska
13.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 84% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nebraska
98.0
Vermont
99.6
Vermont has 1.6% higher transportation
Median home value
Nebraska
$263,100
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 34% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nebraska
$999/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 9.0% 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
Nebraska
88°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 9.1% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nebraska
14°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 36% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nebraska
49°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 12% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nebraska
220
Vermont
152
Vermont has 31% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nebraska
25 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 76% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Nebraska
40
Vermont
42
Vermont has 5.0% higher AQI
Snow / year
Nebraska
29 in
Vermont
90 in
Vermont is 210% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Nebraska?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.3 for Nebraska — 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?

Nebraska tops out at 4.55% 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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