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Moving from Vermont to Arizona

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. Sun-belt sprawl, growing tech hubs, retirees love it.

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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.

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Arizona

Capital: Phoenix

Median household income $72,581 · winter low 43°F · 286 sunny days

Sun-belt sprawl, growing tech hubs, retirees love it.

Arizona has an overall price level 100.7 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Vermont
98.0
Arizona
100.7
Arizona has 2.8% higher overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Arizona
106.8
Arizona has 23% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Vermont
99.5
Arizona
100.2
Arizona has 0.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Arizona
100.1
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Arizona
15.6 ¢/kWh
Arizona has 35% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Arizona
100.1
Arizona has 0.5% higher transportation
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Arizona
$426,000
Arizona is 21% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Arizona
$1,416/mo
Arizona is 30% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 105°F · Winter low 43°F · 286 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Vermont
80°F
Arizona
105°F
Arizona is 31% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Arizona
43°F
Arizona is 378% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Arizona
62°F
Arizona is 44% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Arizona
286
Arizona has 88% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Arizona
13 in
Arizona is 70% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Vermont
42
Arizona
48
Arizona has 14% higher AQI
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Arizona
10 in
Arizona is 89% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Arizona than Vermont?

Arizona's overall price level is roughly 100.7 (US avg = 100), vs about 99.3 for Vermont — 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?

Vermont tops out at 8.75% income tax. Arizona tops out at 2.5%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Arizona?

Most Arizona residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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