Moving guide · Québec → Vermont

Moving from Montréal to Burlington

A lake town near Vermont's ski resorts. Here's how life in Burlington compares with Montréal, and what changes when you cross the border.

Weather
January average
-9°C → -8°C (+1°)
July average
21°C → 21°C (about the same)
Sunny days a year
200 → 160
Snow a year
200 → 200 cm
Money (approximate)
Cost of living index
95 → 105
Typical home
C$600,000 → US$450,000
Property tax rate
0.8% → 2%
Provincial or state income tax
High → High
Health care in Burlington
Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.)
Getting around in Burlington
Airport
10 min
Ski hill
45 min
Beach or lake
5 min
Main industries
Health, education, tech
Lifestyle and risks
You gain
SkiingLake lifeSmall town
You leave behind
French-speakingBig cityNightlifeLive musicLower cost
Wildfire: Low Flood: Low Heat: Low
Crossing the border

Moving from Canada to the USA

Staying vs. moving
As a visitor you can usually spend up to about 6 months a year in the US. Living or working there full time needs a visa or green card (TN, E-2, L-1, H-1B and others).
Mortgages
US lenders often want a larger down payment from Canadians and may need an ITIN or US credit. Some Canadian banks have US arms that use your Canadian credit history.
Taxes
Plan for both countries: US property tax, state income tax, and Canadian departure-tax rules if you become a non-resident. Selling later can trigger US withholding (FIRPTA).
Health care
Provincial coverage usually ends after a long absence. Budget for US health insurance from day one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm your situation with a licensed immigration lawyer and cross-border tax adviser.
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Climate, cost and risk figures are approximate and for comparison only. Prices are in each place's local currency.

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