Weed costs twice as much in Vermont as it does in Massachusetts. What gives?

Vermont’s cannabis market has prioritized artisan growers, while Massachusetts has allowed large-scale operations.

By: Otis Roessler

Outlets: UVM's Community News Service

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 1,546

Last Updated: 4 hours, 6 minutes ago

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Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship

It’s not hyperbole to say that Vermont weed is twice as expensive as it is in Massachusetts.

On average, a gram of weed sold in Vermont costs $9.59, according to data from the state’s Cannabis Control Board. Drive across the border, and a gram of Massachusetts weed averages just $3.87, that state’s Cannabis Control Commission reports.

Turns out, the price difference is by …

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