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Moving from Vermont to Minnesota

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

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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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Minnesota

Capital: Saint Paul

Median household income $84,313 · winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days

Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

Minnesota has an overall price level 98.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Vermont
98.0
Minnesota
98.6
Minnesota has 0.7% higher overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Minnesota
91.3
Minnesota has 5.5% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Vermont
99.5
Minnesota
99.7
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Minnesota
99.8
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Minnesota
15.1 ¢/kWh
Minnesota has 37% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Minnesota
99.7
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Minnesota
$344,600
Minnesota is 2.3% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Minnesota
$1,135/mo
Minnesota is 4.2% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 82°F · Winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Vermont
80°F
Minnesota
82°F
Minnesota is 2.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Minnesota
4°F
Minnesota is 56% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Minnesota
42°F
Minnesota is 2.1% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Minnesota
195
Minnesota has 28% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Minnesota
29 in
Minnesota is 34% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Vermont
42
Minnesota
39
Minnesota has 7.1% lower AQI
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Minnesota
46 in
Minnesota is 49% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota than Vermont?

Minnesota's overall price level is roughly 97.3 (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. Minnesota tops out at 9.85%.

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

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

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