Spend your time buying long underwear instead of listening to whiners. Been here 53 years and love it. I’m in Washington county not far from Montpelier and there is affordable housing near by. Speak to some realtors in person. Face to face is always the way to go. There are cretins everywhere but generally folks are really caring up here. Hopefully you like outdoors because nearly everyone recreates outside. Politics are as blue as blue can get, love that! Food from local farmers is fabulous. I get fresh lettuce all year round from a hydroponic near by. Local meat, dairy products, bakers, if you like locavore food you’ll love it. Go to website: niche.com. Good comparisons. Good luck.