Can A Chef Afford Rent in Hartford, VT?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 39% of gross income.
Hartford rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Vermont state estimate).
About rent and a chef salary
Chef pay varies sharply by restaurant type, with executive chefs at high-end establishments earning materially above the BLS mean. At the national-average chef salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,604 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Vermont cities have lower median rent than Hartford, which improves the affordability math on a chef salary:
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View full rent data for Hartford, VT →Frequently asked questions
Can a chef afford rent in Hartford, VT?
Median rent in Hartford is $2,023 a month. A typical chef in Vermont earns about $62,226 a year, which makes that rent 39% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a chef afford in Hartford?
Using the 30% rule, a chef salary in Vermont (~$62,226/yr) supports up to $1,556 a month in rent. Hartford's current median rent is $2,023/mo, which is $467/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a chef work to cover rent in Hartford?
At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a chef in Vermont works roughly 67.6 hours a month to cover Hartford's median rent of $2,023.
Where is rent cheaper than Hartford for a chef?
Nearby Vermont cities with lower median rent include Burlington ($2,000/mo), Burlington ($1,990/mo), Brattleboro ($1,892/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a chef salary.