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State-to-State Guide

Moving from Rhode Island to Vermont

Compare cost of living, taxes, housing, and find the best moving companies for your Rhode Island to Vermont move.

Quick Comparison

Leaving Rhode Island

Population1.1M
State Income Tax3.75%-5.99%
Avg Home Price$395,000
Avg Rent$1,450/mo
Property Tax Rate1.63%
DESTINATION

Moving to Vermont

Population643K
State Income Tax3.35%-8.75%
Avg Home Price$350,000
Avg Rent$1,300/mo
Property Tax Rate1.90%

Why Are People Moving from Rhode Island to Vermont?

The migration corridor between Rhode Island and Vermont is a popular interstate move. Thousands of households explore this route every year.

Cost of Living: Both states have a comparable cost of living.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in Vermont average 20°F, compared to 30°F in Rhode Island.

Jobs & Industry: Vermont's key industries include Tourism, Agriculture, Manufacturing, which attract professionals from Rhode Island's Healthcare and Education sectors.

Popular City-to-City Routes

No specific city-to-city routes are currently listed for this state pair. Check back soon or explore our Route Directory.

Cities in Rhode Island

Cranston
Pawtucket
Providence
Warwick

Cities in Vermont

Burlington
Essex
Rutland
South Burlington

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 1000 miles between Rhode Island and Vermont:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,300
3–4 BR Home
$3,200

Estimates based on typical full-service interstate moves. Actual costs vary.

Rhode Island → Vermont Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Vermont driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Vermont within 60 days.

Voter Registration

Update your voter registration to Vermont after establishing residency. You can typically register at your local DMV or online.

Vehicle Inspection

Vermont vehicle inspection requirement: Required annually.

Things to Know About Vermont

  • • No billboards are allowed anywhere in the state
  • • Annual vehicle safety inspections required
  • • Heating costs are a significant expense in winter

What's Different: Rhode Island vs Vermont

Taxes

Rhode Island Income Tax:3.75%-5.99%
Vermont Income Tax:3.35%-8.75%
Rhode Island Property Tax:1.63%
Vermont Property Tax:1.90%

Weather

Rhode Island Summer Avg:80°F
Vermont Summer Avg:76°F
Rhode Island Winter Avg:30°F
Vermont Winter Avg:20°F

Cost of Living

Rhode Island COL Index:112
Vermont COL Index:115
Rhode Island Avg Home Price:$395,000
Vermont Avg Home Price:$350,000
Rhode Island Avg Rent:$1,450/mo
Vermont Avg Rent:$1,300/mo

Ready to make the move to Vermont?

Get quotes from interstate carriers that regularly run routes between Rhode Island and Vermont.