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Moving from New Hampshire to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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Living now

New Hampshire

Capital: Concord

Median household income $90,845 · winter low 14°F · 197 sunny days

No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak.

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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
New Hampshire
104.2
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 6.0% lower overall price level
Housing index
New Hampshire
114.9
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 25% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
New Hampshire
101.0
Vermont
99.5
Vermont has 1.5% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.6
Vermont
99.7
Vermont has 0.9% lower utilities
Electricity rate
New Hampshire
26.9 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 10% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.8
Vermont
99.6
Vermont has 1.2% lower transportation
Median home value
New Hampshire
$458,800
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 23% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Hampshire
$1,250/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 13% 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
New Hampshire
81°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 1.2% less summer highs
Avg winter low
New Hampshire
14°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 36% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Hampshire
44°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 2.7% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Hampshire
197
Vermont
152
Vermont has 23% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Hampshire
47 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 3.9% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
New Hampshire
42
Vermont
42
Snow / year
New Hampshire
78 in
Vermont
90 in
Vermont is 15% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than New Hampshire?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.4 for New Hampshire — 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?

New Hampshire 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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