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Moving from Nevada to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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Nevada

Capital: Carson City

Median household income $71,646 · winter low 39°F · 252 sunny days

Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns.

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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
Nevada
100.0
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 2.0% lower overall price level
Housing index
Nevada
114.1
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 24% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Nevada
96.3
Vermont
97.3
Vermont has 1.0% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Vermont
99.7
Electricity rate
Nevada
14.3 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.6 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 72% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Vermont
99.6
Median home value
Nevada
$455,500
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 23% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nevada
$1,709/mo
Vermont
$1,319/mo
Vermont is 23% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · USGS (live) state-level

Summer high 80°F · Winter low 9°F · 152 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nevada
102°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 22% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nevada
39°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 77% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nevada
52°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 16% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nevada
252
Vermont
152
Vermont has 40% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nevada
9 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 386% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Nevada
51
Vermont
42
Vermont has 18% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Nevada
159
Vermont
0
Vermont has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Nevada
20 in
Vermont
90 in
Vermont is 350% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Nevada?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.6 for Nevada, 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?

Nevada tops out at 0% 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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