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Moving from Texas to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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Texas

Capital: Austin

Median household income $75,780 · winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days

No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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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
Texas
97.1
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 0.9% higher overall price level
Housing index
Texas
96.5
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 10% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Texas
99.3
Vermont
99.5
Utilities index (modeled)
Texas
99.6
Vermont
99.7
Electricity rate
Texas
16.4 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 47% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Texas
99.4
Vermont
99.6
Median home value
Texas
$313,200
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 13% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Texas
$1,307/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 17% 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
Texas
96°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 17% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Texas
38°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 76% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Texas
232°F
Vermont
43°F
Vermont is 81% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Texas
28
Vermont
152
Vermont has 443% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Texas
57 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 22% less annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Texas
3
Vermont
42
Vermont has 1300% higher AQI
Snow / year
90 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Texas?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.3 for Texas — 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?

Texas 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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