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Moving from Vermont to Kansas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

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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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Kansas

Capital: Topeka

Median household income $69,747 · winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days

Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

Kansas has an overall price level 90.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Vermont
98.0
Kansas
90.1
Kansas has 8.1% lower overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Kansas
71.2
Kansas has 18% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Vermont
99.5
Kansas
97.5
Kansas has 2.0% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Kansas
98.5
Kansas has 1.2% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Kansas
15.3 ¢/kWh
Kansas has 36% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Kansas
98.0
Kansas has 1.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Kansas
$238,700
Kansas is 32% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Kansas
$861/mo
Kansas is 21% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 89°F · Winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Vermont
80°F
Kansas
89°F
Kansas is 11% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Kansas
21°F
Kansas is 133% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Kansas
55°F
Kansas is 26% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Kansas
217
Kansas has 43% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Kansas
32 in
Kansas is 30% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Vermont
42
Kansas
38
Kansas has 9.5% lower AQI
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Kansas
16 in
Kansas is 82% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Kansas than Vermont?

Kansas's overall price level is roughly 90.1 (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. Kansas tops out at 5.58%.

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

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

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