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Moving from New Mexico to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Land of Enchantment, art scene, but high crime in metros. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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New Mexico

Capital: Santa Fe

Median household income $58,722 · winter low 22°F · 278 sunny days

Land of Enchantment, art scene, but high crime in metros.

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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 Mexico
92.2
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 6.2% higher overall price level
Housing index
New Mexico
73.6
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 18% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
New Mexico
98.1
Vermont
99.5
Vermont has 1.5% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
New Mexico
98.8
Vermont
99.7
Vermont has 0.9% higher utilities
Electricity rate
New Mexico
14.8 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 63% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Mexico
98.4
Vermont
99.6
Vermont has 1.2% higher transportation
Median home value
New Mexico
$279,900
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 26% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Mexico
$937/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 16% 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
New Mexico
89°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 10% less summer highs
Avg winter low
New Mexico
22°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 59% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Mexico
54°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 20% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Mexico
278
Vermont
152
Vermont has 45% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Mexico
15 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 200% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
New Mexico
49
Vermont
42
Vermont has 14% lower AQI
Snow / year
New Mexico
23 in
Vermont
90 in
Vermont is 291% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than New Mexico?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 92.8 for New Mexico — 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 Mexico tops out at 5.9% 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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