Rent Affordability for An Accountant in Vermont
A typical accountant in Vermont earns about $88,057 a year, which supports approximately $2,201 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked Vermont city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 5 of 8 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 3 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington, VT | $1,333/mo | 18.2% | very comfortable |
| Barre, VT | $1,416/mo | 19.3% | very comfortable |
| Brattleboro, VT | $1,778/mo | 24.2% | affordable |
| Hartford, VT | $1,941/mo | 26.5% | affordable |
| Winooski, VT | $2,181/mo | 29.7% | affordable |
| Colchester, VT | $2,206/mo | 30.1% | stretched |
| South Burlington, VT | $2,497/mo | 34% | stretched |
| Burlington, VT | $2,738/mo | 37.3% | stretched |