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Moving from Ohio to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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Ohio

Capital: Columbus

Median household income $66,990 · winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days

Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big 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
Ohio
92.8
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 5.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Ohio
73.0
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 18% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Ohio
98.2
Vermont
99.5
Vermont has 1.3% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Ohio
98.9
Vermont
99.7
Vermont has 0.8% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 28% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Ohio
98.6
Vermont
99.6
Vermont has 1.1% higher transportation
Median home value
Ohio
$239,800
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 47% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Ohio
$878/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 24% 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
Ohio
84°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 4.8% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Ohio
21°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 57% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Ohio
51°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 16% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Ohio
178
Vermont
152
Vermont has 15% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Ohio
40 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 12% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Ohio
42
Vermont
42
Snow / year
Ohio
25 in
Vermont
90 in
Vermont is 260% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Ohio?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 89.4 for Ohio — 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?

Ohio tops out at 2.75% 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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