Rent Affordability for An Auto Mechanic in Vermont
A typical auto mechanic in Vermont earns about $49,732 a year, which supports approximately $1,243 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. 0 of 8 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 8 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington, VT | $1,388/mo | 33.5% | stretched |
| Barre, VT | $1,483/mo | 35.8% | stretched |
| Brattleboro, VT | $1,753/mo | 42.3% | rent-burdened |
| Hartford, VT | $1,954/mo | 47.1% | rent-burdened |
| Burlington, VT | $1,990/mo | 48% | rent-burdened |
| Winooski, VT | $2,069/mo | 49.9% | rent-burdened |
| Colchester, VT | $2,292/mo | 55.3% | severely rent-burdened |
| South Burlington, VT | $2,663/mo | 64.3% | severely rent-burdened |