Rent Affordability for An Electrician in Vermont
A typical electrician in Vermont earns about $67,803 a year, which supports approximately $1,695 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. 3 of 8 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 5 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington, VT | $1,400/mo | 24.8% | affordable |
| Barre, VT | $1,421/mo | 25.1% | affordable |
| Brattleboro, VT | $1,636/mo | 29% | affordable |
| Burlington, VT | $2,000/mo | 35.4% | stretched |
| Hartford, VT | $2,023/mo | 35.8% | stretched |
| Winooski, VT | $2,228/mo | 39.4% | stretched |
| Colchester, VT | $2,267/mo | 40.1% | rent-burdened |
| South Burlington, VT | $2,561/mo | 45.3% | rent-burdened |