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State-to-State Guide

Moving from Vermont to Rhode Island

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

Quick Comparison

Leaving Vermont

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

Moving to Rhode Island

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

Why Are People Moving from Vermont to Rhode Island?

The migration corridor between Vermont and Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island average 30°F, compared to 20°F in Vermont.

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

Burlington
Essex
Rutland
South Burlington

Cities in Rhode Island

Cranston
Pawtucket
Providence
Warwick

Estimated Moving Cost

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

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

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

VermontRhode Island Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Rhode Island driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Rhode Island within 30 days.

Voter Registration

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

Vehicle Inspection

Rhode Island vehicle inspection requirement: Required every 2 years.

Things to Know About Rhode Island

  • Smallest state but has over 400 miles of coastline
  • Vehicle safety inspections required every 2 years
  • No sales tax on clothing under $250

What's Different: Vermont vs Rhode Island

Taxes

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

Weather

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

Cost of Living

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

Ready to make the move to Rhode Island?

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