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Moving from Vermont to Colorado

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

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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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Colorado

Capital: Denver

Median household income $87,598 · winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days

Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

Colorado has an overall price level 103.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Vermont
98.0
Colorado
103.1
Colorado has 5.2% higher overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Colorado
127.4
Colorado has 47% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Vermont
99.5
Colorado
100.8
Colorado has 1.3% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Colorado
100.5
Colorado has 0.8% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Colorado
16.7 ¢/kWh
Colorado has 31% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Colorado
100.6
Colorado has 1.0% higher transportation
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Colorado
$574,600
Colorado is 63% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Colorado
$1,627/mo
Colorado is 49% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 86°F · Winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Vermont
80°F
Colorado
86°F
Colorado is 7.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Colorado
18°F
Colorado is 100% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Colorado
46°F
Colorado is 6.5% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Colorado
245
Colorado has 61% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Colorado
17 in
Colorado is 63% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Vermont
42
Colorado
74
Colorado has 76% higher AQI
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Colorado
69 in
Colorado is 23% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Colorado than Vermont?

Colorado's overall price level is roughly 103 (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. Colorado tops out at 4.4%.

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

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

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