Can A Carpenter Afford Rent in South Burlington, VT?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 54.1% of gross income.
South Burlington rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Vermont state estimate).
About rent and a carpenter salary
Carpenter pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. Union carpenters in high-cost cities often earn well above the BLS mean. At the national-average carpenter salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,524 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Vermont cities have lower median rent than South Burlington, which improves the affordability math on a carpenter salary:
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Can a carpenter afford rent in South Burlington, VT?
Median rent in South Burlington is $2,663 a month. A typical carpenter in Vermont earns about $59,112 a year, which makes that rent 54.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a carpenter afford in South Burlington?
Using the 30% rule, a carpenter salary in Vermont (~$59,112/yr) supports up to $1,478 a month in rent. South Burlington's current median rent is $2,663/mo, which is $1,185/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a carpenter work to cover rent in South Burlington?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a carpenter in Vermont works roughly 93.7 hours a month to cover South Burlington's median rent of $2,663.
Where is rent cheaper than South Burlington for a carpenter?
Nearby Vermont cities with lower median rent include Colchester ($2,420/mo), Colchester ($2,292/mo), Hartford ($2,225/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a carpenter salary.