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Moving from Vermont to Arkansas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living.

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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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Arkansas

Capital: Little Rock

Median household income $56,335 · winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days

Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living.

Arkansas has an overall price level 86.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Vermont
98.0
Arkansas
86.9
Arkansas has 11% lower overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Arkansas
58.2
Arkansas has 33% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Vermont
99.5
Arkansas
96.7
Arkansas has 2.8% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Arkansas
98.0
Arkansas has 1.7% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Arkansas
13.6 ¢/kWh
Arkansas has 43% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Arkansas
97.4
Arkansas has 2.2% lower transportation
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Arkansas
$215,600
Arkansas is 39% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Arkansas
$794/mo
Arkansas is 27% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 92°F · Winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Vermont
80°F
Arkansas
92°F
Arkansas is 15% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Arkansas
30°F
Arkansas is 233% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Arkansas
61°F
Arkansas is 40% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Arkansas
217
Arkansas has 43% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Arkansas
51 in
Arkansas is 15% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Vermont
42
Arkansas
42
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Arkansas
3 in
Arkansas is 97% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas than Vermont?

Arkansas's overall price level is roughly 87.1 (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. Arkansas tops out at 3.9%.

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

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

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