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Moving from Vermont to Texas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population. vs. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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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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Texas

Capital: Austin

Median household income $75,780 · winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days

No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

Texas has an overall price level 97.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Vermont
98.0
Texas
97.1
Texas has 0.9% lower overall price level
Housing index
Vermont
86.5
Texas
96.5
Texas has 12% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Vermont
97.3
Texas
98.1
Texas has 0.8% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Vermont
99.7
Texas
99.6
Electricity rate
Vermont
24.6 ¢/kWh
Texas
17 ¢/kWh
Texas has 31% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Vermont
99.6
Texas
99.4
Median home value
Vermont
$352,800
Texas
$313,200
Texas is 11% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Vermont
$1,319/mo
Texas
$1,475/mo
Texas is 12% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 96°F · Winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Vermont
80°F
Texas
96°F
Texas is 20% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Vermont
9°F
Texas
38°F
Texas is 322% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Vermont
43°F
Texas
65°F
Texas is 51% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Vermont
152
Texas
232
Texas has 53% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Vermont
45 in
Texas
33 in
Texas is 27% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Vermont
42
Texas
43
Texas has 2.4% higher AQI
Snow / year
Vermont
0 in
Texas
2 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Texas than Vermont?

Texas's overall price level is roughly 96.3 (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. Texas tops out at 0%.

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

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

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