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Moving from Wyoming to Vermont

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism. vs. Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

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Wyoming

Capital: Cheyenne

Median household income $72,495 · winter low 13°F · 220 sunny days

Lowest population, no income tax, energy + tourism.

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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.

Vermont has an overall price level 98.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Wyoming
92.7
Vermont
98.0
Vermont has 5.7% higher overall price level
Housing index
Wyoming
71.1
Vermont
86.5
Vermont has 22% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.2
Vermont
99.5
Vermont has 1.3% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.9
Vermont
99.7
Vermont has 0.8% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Wyoming
13.6 ¢/kWh
Vermont
24.1 ¢/kWh
Vermont has 77% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Wyoming
98.5
Vermont
99.6
Vermont has 1.1% higher transportation
Median home value
Wyoming
$339,500
Vermont
$352,800
Vermont is 3.9% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Wyoming
$783/mo
Vermont
$1,089/mo
Vermont is 39% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 80°F · Winter low 9°F · 152 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Wyoming
82°F
Vermont
80°F
Vermont is 2.4% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Wyoming
13°F
Vermont
9°F
Vermont is 31% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Wyoming
43°F
Vermont
43°F
Sunny days / year
Wyoming
220
Vermont
152
Vermont has 31% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Wyoming
13 in
Vermont
45 in
Vermont is 236% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Wyoming
42
Vermont
42
Snow / year
Wyoming
58 in
Vermont
90 in
Vermont is 55% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Wyoming?

Vermont's overall price level is roughly 99.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.4 for Wyoming — 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?

Wyoming tops out at 0% income tax. Vermont tops out at 8.75%.

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

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

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