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Moving from Vermont to Oregon

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters.

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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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Oregon

Capital: Salem

Median household income $76,362 · winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days

Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters.

Oregon has an overall price level 103.4 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Vermont
98.0
Oregon
103.4
Oregon has 5.5% higher overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Oregon
108.6
Oregon has 26% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Vermont
99.5
Oregon
100.8
Oregon has 1.4% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Oregon
100.5
Oregon has 0.8% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Oregon
14.9 ¢/kWh
Oregon has 38% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Oregon
100.7
Oregon has 1.1% higher transportation
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Oregon
$497,500
Oregon is 41% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Oregon
$1,377/mo
Oregon is 26% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 80°F · Winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Vermont
80°F
Oregon
80°F
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Oregon
36°F
Oregon is 300% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Oregon
50°F
Oregon is 16% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Oregon
144
Oregon has 5.3% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Oregon
37 in
Oregon is 18% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Vermont
42
Oregon
28
Oregon has 33% lower AQI
Snow / year
Vermont
90 in
Oregon
22 in
Oregon is 76% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oregon than Vermont?

Oregon's overall price level is roughly 100.5 (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. Oregon tops out at 9.9%.

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

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

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