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Moving from Vermont to Mississippi

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes.

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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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Mississippi

Capital: Jackson

Median household income $52,985 · winter low 36°F · 213 sunny days

Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes.

Mississippi has an overall price level 87.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Vermont
98.0
Mississippi
87.0
Mississippi has 11% lower overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Mississippi
56.5
Mississippi has 35% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Vermont
99.5
Mississippi
96.7
Mississippi has 2.8% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Mississippi
98.0
Mississippi has 1.7% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Mississippi
16.3 ¢/kWh
Mississippi has 32% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Mississippi
97.4
Mississippi has 2.2% lower transportation
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Mississippi
$186,500
Mississippi is 47% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Mississippi
$829/mo
Mississippi is 24% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 92°F · Winter low 36°F · 213 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Vermont
80°F
Mississippi
92°F
Mississippi is 15% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Mississippi
36°F
Mississippi is 300% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Mississippi
64°F
Mississippi is 47% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Mississippi
213
Mississippi has 40% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Mississippi
58 in
Mississippi is 29% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Vermont
42
Mississippi
42
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Mississippi
1 in
Mississippi is 99% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Mississippi than Vermont?

Mississippi's overall price level is roughly 86.4 (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. Mississippi tops out at 4%.

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

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

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