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Moving to Vermont

Foliage, syrup, progressive politics, aging population.

NortheastCapital: MontpelierPop. 0.6M

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

Overall price index
98.0
Housing index
86.5
Groceries index (modeled)
99.5
Utilities index (modeled)
99.7
Electricity rate
24.1 ¢/kWh
Transportation index (modeled)
99.6
Median home value
$352,800
Median monthly rent
$1,089/mo

Sources: BLS LAUS 2026-04 · Census ACS 2024 (live) state-level

Vermont unemployment is 2.6% with median household income $83k.

Unemployment rate
2.6%
Median household income
$82,730
Per-capita income
$48,856
Labor-force participation
64.8%
Right-to-work state
No
Nurse Licensure Compact
Non-member

Sources: FEMA NRI 2025 · Census ACS 2024 (live) state-level

Vermont: median home value $352,800.

Home value
$352,800
Rent
$1,089/mo
Homeownership rate
73.0%
FEMA NRI composite
36/100
Hurricane exposure
Low
Wildfire exposure
Low
Tornado risk
Low
Earthquake risk
Low

Vermont 4th-grade math proficiency: 35.7% at/above NAEP proficient.

4th-grade math proficiency
35.7%
Per-pupil spending
$22,711
Student–teacher ratio (est.)
15
Public 4-yr grad rate
63.0%
Notable universities
Public flagship + regional schools

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