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Michigan vs Vermont

Head-to-head homesteading comparison across taxes, land, climate, laws, safety & more

Michigan

MI

Rank #35

Overall Score

62.4

Category Wins

6/10

Vermont

VT

Rank #33
Overall Winner

Overall Score

62.9

Category Wins

3/10

Quick Comparison

Winner highlighted per category

1.38%
Property Tax
2.1%
91.5
Cost of Living
117
$6,700
Farm Land $/Acre
$7,500
190 days
Growing Season
130 days
38"
Annual Rainfall
56"
6/10
Soil Quality
6/10
8/10
Safety (Rural)
9/10
6/10
Gun Friendly
7/10
3.9 hrs
Solar (PSH)
3.7 hrs
85%
Broadband
82%

Vermont Edges Out Michigan Overall

With an overall homesteading score of 62.9 vs 62.4, Vermont comes out ahead in our balanced analysis — winning 6 out of 10 key categories. But the best state for you depends on what matters most.

Key differences: Michigan offers cheaper farmland at $6,700/acre vs $7,500/acre. Michigan has a longer growing season (190 vs 130 days). Michigan has lower property taxes (1.38% vs 2.1%).

Scroll down to the full comparison table for a deep dive into every metric, or use our ranking tool to weight these factors by what matters most to you.

Full Data Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of selected states across homesteading metrics
Data PointMichigan
MI
Vermont
VT
Taxes & Cost
YesYes
4.25%8.75%
6%6%
1.38%2.1%
91.5117
Land & Building
$6,700$7,500
Yes (Statewide)Yes (Statewide)
VariesPermitted with local approval; ADU-friendly policies
Climate & Growing
4a-6b2b-4b
190130
38"56"
66
22
31
Water & Energy
UnrestrictedPermitted
3.93.7
YesYes
Laws & Freedom
NoneHigh
67
StrongVery strong
Herd Share OnlyPermitted for raw milk operations with licensing
YesYes
Safety & Healthcare
478155
30%28%
Demographics & Community
177.168
25%68%
85%82%
Business
#12#44
$50/yr$125/yr
4.2%3.1%

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