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Moving from Vermont to Ohio

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big 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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Ohio

Capital: Columbus

Median household income $66,990 · winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days

Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

Ohio has an overall price level 92.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Vermont
98.0
Ohio
92.8
Ohio has 5.3% lower overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Ohio
73.0
Ohio has 16% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Vermont
99.5
Ohio
98.2
Ohio has 1.3% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Ohio
98.9
Ohio has 0.8% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Ohio has 22% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Ohio
98.6
Ohio has 1.0% lower transportation
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Ohio
$239,800
Ohio is 32% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Ohio
$878/mo
Ohio is 19% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 84°F · Winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Vermont
80°F
Ohio
84°F
Ohio is 5.0% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Ohio
21°F
Ohio is 133% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Ohio
51°F
Ohio is 19% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Ohio
178
Ohio has 17% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Ohio
40 in
Ohio is 11% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Vermont
42
Ohio
42
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Ohio
25 in
Ohio is 72% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Ohio than Vermont?

Ohio's overall price level is roughly 89.4 (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. Ohio tops out at 2.75%.

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

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

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