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Moving from Vermont to Indiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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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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Indiana

Capital: Indianapolis

Median household income $67,173 · winter low 22°F · 186 sunny days

Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

Indiana has an overall price level 93.3 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Vermont
98.0
Indiana
93.3
Indiana has 4.7% lower overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Indiana
73.9
Indiana has 15% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Vermont
99.5
Indiana
98.3
Indiana has 1.2% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Indiana
99.0
Indiana has 0.7% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Indiana has 26% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Indiana
98.7
Indiana has 0.9% lower transportation
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Indiana
$243,500
Indiana is 31% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Indiana
$931/mo
Indiana is 15% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 85°F · Winter low 22°F · 186 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Vermont
80°F
Indiana
85°F
Indiana is 6.3% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Indiana
22°F
Indiana is 144% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Indiana
52°F
Indiana is 21% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Indiana
186
Indiana has 22% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Indiana
43 in
Indiana is 4.5% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Vermont
42
Indiana
56
Indiana has 33% higher AQI
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Indiana
20 in
Indiana is 78% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than Vermont?

Indiana's overall price level is roughly 90.4 (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. Indiana tops out at 2.95%.

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

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

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