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Moving from Vermont to Louisiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. Distinct culture, food, music, but high crime metros.

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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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Louisiana

Capital: Baton Rouge

Median household income $57,852 · winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days

Distinct culture, food, music, but high crime metros.

Louisiana has an overall price level 88.2 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Vermont
98.0
Louisiana
88.2
Louisiana has 10.0% lower overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Louisiana
63.1
Louisiana has 27% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Vermont
97.3
Louisiana
93.7
Louisiana has 3.7% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Louisiana
98.2
Louisiana has 1.5% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.6 ¢/kWh
Louisiana
14.4 ¢/kWh
Louisiana has 41% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Louisiana
97.6
Louisiana has 2.0% lower transportation
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Louisiana
$223,200
Louisiana is 37% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,319/mo
Louisiana
$1,064/mo
Louisiana is 19% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 92°F · Winter low 41°F · 216 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Vermont
80°F
Louisiana
92°F
Louisiana is 15% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Louisiana
41°F
Louisiana is 356% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Louisiana
67°F
Louisiana is 54% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Louisiana
216
Louisiana has 42% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Louisiana
60 in
Louisiana is 33% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Vermont
42
Louisiana
59
Louisiana has 40% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Vermont
0
Louisiana
7
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Louisiana
0 in
Louisiana is 100% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Louisiana than Vermont?

Louisiana's overall price level is roughly 90.6 (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. Louisiana tops out at 3%.

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

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

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