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. Vermont’s craft cannabis marketplaceWhen Vermont lawmakers legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, they chose a model befitting the state’s homegrown ethos. In the meantime, Pepper says Vermont weed will probably continue to be pricey.