Rent Affordability for A Lawyer in Vermont
A typical lawyer in Vermont earns about $171,176 a year, which supports approximately $4,279 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. 8 of 8 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 0 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington, VT | $1,388/mo | 9.7% | very comfortable |
| Barre, VT | $1,483/mo | 10.4% | very comfortable |
| Brattleboro, VT | $1,753/mo | 12.3% | very comfortable |
| Hartford, VT | $1,954/mo | 13.7% | very comfortable |
| Burlington, VT | $1,990/mo | 14% | very comfortable |
| Winooski, VT | $2,069/mo | 14.5% | very comfortable |
| Colchester, VT | $2,292/mo | 16.1% | very comfortable |
| South Burlington, VT | $2,663/mo | 18.7% | very comfortable |