Submitted by xohannasunx t3_11ld62f in vermont
xohannasunx OP t1_jbesi8z wrote
Reply to comment by hausome in Need some Vermonter words of affirmation by xohannasunx
We are liking more and more the areas of VT that border NH, it seems like NH has a lot going for it as well. I'm glad you mentioned energy costs, I didn't even have a guess to go off of, and that number is quite high. A lot of people in this do seem bitter and negative, but I'd rather the rude honesty to shake the romanticism I think lots of people have for Vermont who have no idea of the realities that you mentioned. This last 24 hours of following up on this post have my husband and I doing lots more math and hard thinking.
hausome t1_jbfhk6g wrote
I have a larger house, about 2800 sq ft, so my heating costs reflect that of course. Your experience could be different. Some folks get by burning wood or pellets and supplementing with LP stoves when needed. Just be aware there is limited natural gas infrastructure so chances are high you'll burn oil or wood.
The semi rural environment can be a shock too, be prepared to drive to big box stores or fast food (or get out of the habit all together and support small local businesses). Generally things close up earlier too, not much night life.
If you guys are looking for slower, quieter lifestyles then I can't recommend VT enough.
Best wishes in whatever you choose to do!
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