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Moving from Vermont to Delaware

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. No sales tax, beach towns, corporate registration capital.

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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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Delaware

Capital: Dover

Median household income $79,325 · winter low 26°F · 205 sunny days

No sales tax, beach towns, corporate registration capital.

Delaware has an overall price level 99.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Vermont
98.0
Delaware
99.8
Delaware has 1.9% higher overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Delaware
102.0
Delaware has 18% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Vermont
99.5
Delaware
100.0
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Delaware
100.0
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Delaware
17.6 ¢/kWh
Delaware has 27% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Delaware
100.0
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Delaware
$371,600
Delaware is 5.3% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Delaware
$1,153/mo
Delaware is 5.9% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 86°F · Winter low 26°F · 205 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Vermont
80°F
Delaware
86°F
Delaware is 7.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Delaware
26°F
Delaware is 189% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Delaware
56°F
Delaware is 29% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Delaware
205
Delaware has 35% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Delaware
46 in
Delaware is 2.7% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Vermont
42
Delaware
42
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Delaware
13 in
Delaware is 86% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Delaware than Vermont?

Delaware's overall price level is roughly 100.5 (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. Delaware tops out at 6.6%.

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

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

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