Rent Affordability for A Dental Hygienist in Vermont
A typical dental hygienist in Vermont earns about $84,885 a year, which supports approximately $2,122 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 | $1,400/mo | 19.8% | very comfortable |
| Barre, VT | $1,421/mo | 20.1% | affordable |
| Brattleboro, VT | $1,636/mo | 23.1% | affordable |
| Burlington, VT | $2,000/mo | 28.3% | affordable |
| Hartford, VT | $2,023/mo | 28.6% | affordable |
| Winooski, VT | $2,228/mo | 31.5% | stretched |
| Colchester, VT | $2,267/mo | 32% | stretched |
| South Burlington, VT | $2,561/mo | 36.2% | stretched |