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Moving from Vermont to Kentucky

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix.

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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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Kentucky

Capital: Frankfort

Median household income $60,183 · winter low 26°F · 189 sunny days

Bourbon, horses, Appalachian + Bluegrass mix.

Kentucky has an overall price level 90.2 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Vermont
98.0
Kentucky
90.2
Kentucky has 8.0% lower overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Kentucky
64.3
Kentucky has 26% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Vermont
99.5
Kentucky
97.5
Kentucky has 2.0% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Kentucky
98.5
Kentucky has 1.2% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Kentucky
14.9 ¢/kWh
Kentucky has 38% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Kentucky
98.0
Kentucky has 1.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Kentucky
$226,000
Kentucky is 36% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Kentucky
$852/mo
Kentucky is 22% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 87°F · Winter low 26°F · 189 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Vermont
80°F
Kentucky
87°F
Kentucky is 8.8% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Kentucky
26°F
Kentucky is 189% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Kentucky
56°F
Kentucky is 30% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Kentucky
189
Kentucky has 24% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Kentucky
48 in
Kentucky is 7.6% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Vermont
42
Kentucky
48
Kentucky has 14% higher AQI
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Kentucky
9 in
Kentucky is 90% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Kentucky than Vermont?

Kentucky's overall price level is roughly 87.5 (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. Kentucky tops out at 3.5%.

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

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

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