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Moving from Tennessee to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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Tennessee

Capital: Nashville

Median household income $67,631 · winter low 30°F · 207 sunny days

Music capital, no income tax, Nashville housing surge.

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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
Tennessee
91.9
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 6.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Tennessee
79.1
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 9.4% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.0
Vermont
99.5
Vermont has 1.6% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.8
Vermont
99.7
Vermont has 0.9% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Tennessee
15.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 60% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Tennessee
98.4
Vermont
99.6
Vermont has 1.2% higher transportation
Median home value
Tennessee
$332,600
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 6.1% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Tennessee
$1,180/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 7.7% 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
Tennessee
89°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 10% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Tennessee
30°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 70% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Tennessee
58°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 25% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Tennessee
207
Vermont
152
Vermont has 27% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Tennessee
54 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 17% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Tennessee
50
Vermont
42
Vermont has 16% lower AQI
Snow / year
Tennessee
5 in
Vermont
90 in
Vermont is 1700% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Tennessee?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 91.9 for Tennessee — 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?

Tennessee 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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