Rent Affordability for A Paramedic in Vermont
A typical paramedic in Vermont earns about $51,585 a year, which supports approximately $1,290 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. 0 of 8 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 8 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington, VT | $1,333/mo | 31% | stretched |
| Barre, VT | $1,416/mo | 32.9% | stretched |
| Brattleboro, VT | $1,778/mo | 41.4% | rent-burdened |
| Hartford, VT | $1,941/mo | 45.2% | rent-burdened |
| Winooski, VT | $2,181/mo | 50.7% | severely rent-burdened |
| Colchester, VT | $2,206/mo | 51.3% | severely rent-burdened |
| South Burlington, VT | $2,497/mo | 58.1% | severely rent-burdened |
| Burlington, VT | $2,738/mo | 63.7% | severely rent-burdened |