Alaska to Vermont Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Alaska to Vermont

ConsAlaska

• Harsh winters
• High cost of living
• Remote location
• Limited daylight
• Wildlife risks

ProsVermont

• Milder winters
• Lower cost of living
• Closer to cities
• Balanced daylight
• Fewer wildlife risks

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Vermont

• Less dramatic landscapes
• Denser population
• Fewer exotic species
• No northern lights
• Sales tax applies

Alaska

• Scenic beauty
• Privacy and space
• Unique wildlife
• Aurora views
• No state sales tax

Pros of moving from Alaska to Vermont

• Say goodbye to harsh winters and hello to milder winters
• Look forward to moving away from the high cost of living and moving to Vermont with a lower cost of living
• Swap the remote location of Alaska for being closer to cities in Vermont
• Get ready for balanced daylight in Vermont

Cons of moving from Alaska to Vermont

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from the scenic beauty in Alaska to live with less dramatic landscapes in Vermont
• You'll lose out on the pro of privacy and space and have to settle with the con of a denser population
• Time to bid farewell to unique wildlife and get used to fewer exotic species in Vermont
• Swap aurora views for no northern lights

Alaska vs. Vermont: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Alaska to Vermont, you will be trading the iconic Alaskan Salmon of Alaska for the equally delicious Maple Syrup of Vermont. And while the locals in Alaska rave about their flavorful Reindeer Sausage and sumptuous King Crab Legs, Vermont residents know they have tasty Maple Cured Ham and Apple Cider Donuts to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Seaweed Salad they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Maple Roasted Root Vegetables of Vermont. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Alaska eateries like Simon & Seafort's, The Saltry, and Kincaid's. After the boxes are unpacked in Vermont, don't wait too long before making your way to Vermont's acclaimed eateries like Hen of the Wood, The Farmhouse Tap & Grill, and Misery Loves Co.

When comparing lifestyles, Vermont shows a greater emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Alaska. Food truck fans will discover a greater selection in Vermont, compared to what you are used to in Alaska. Also, the overall foodie scene is more bustling in Vermont.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Alaska and Vermont

• The log cabins and modern architecture that Alaska is known for will be replaced with the Colonial and farmhouse architecture typical of Vermont.
• Compared to Alaska's real estate listings that commonly reference natural views and spacious lots, Vermont real estate listings often highlight features like historic charm and green living.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. Vermont is more walkable than Alaska.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. Vermont is more bike-friendly than Alaska.
• Vermont has more of an urban feel than Alaska.
• Vermont housing costs are 7% more expensive than they are in Alaska, with a median home price of $381,042 compared to Alaska’s $354,563.
• Over the prior 9 years, home prices in Vermont have increased by 71% compared to a 34% increase in Alaska.
• Rent in Vermont is 18.08% more expensive than in Alaska.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Alaska and Vermont

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Alaska to Vermont. Vermont gets 5% more sunshine days than Alaska.
• Vermont has higher humidity and a similar average UV index compared to Alaska.
• Say goodbye to the possible earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in Alaska, but be on the lookout for potential snowstorms and floods in Vermont.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in Vermont is 20 degrees warmer than in Alaska.
• The average winter lows are 27 degrees warmer than they are in Alaska.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Vermont. Vermont receives 20 more inches of rain compared to Alaska.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Alaska and Vermont

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Vermont tend to earn about 16% less than those in Alaska
• The COLI in Vermont will be 9% lower than what you are used to living in Alaska
• Bummer... By moving from AK to VT, you'll now have a state income tax of 3.35% to 8.75%
• The affluence in Vermont is moderate compared to high in Alaska
• The poverty level is low in Vermont compared to moderate in Alaska
• In terms of homelessness, it is moderate in Alaska and low in Vermont

Political and Religious Climate in Alaska vs. Vermont

• Alaska tends to lean generally conservative in its political climate
• Vermont, on the other hand, is often described as strongly Democratic at the federal and legislative levels and is also known for electing a moderate Republican governor with a progressive policy orientation overall.
• Vermont's religious environment can be described as among the least religiously observant states, with a large share of residents being religiously unaffiliated; the remaining adherents are largely mainline Protestant and Catholic, with generally low weekly attendance.
• Alaska's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as a diverse mix of faiths, with Protestant and Catholic communities and some Eastern Orthodox presence; a sizable share of residents are religiously unaffiliated, and levels of observance vary widely.