Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Burlington, VT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 25.5% of gross income.
Burlington rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Vermont state estimate).
About rent and a pharmacist salary
Pharmacist pay covers comfortable rent in nearly every US city. At the national-average pharmacist salary, the 30% rule supports about $3,319 a month in rent — above median rent in all but a handful of high-cost coastal metros.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Vermont cities have lower median rent than Burlington, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Burlington, VT →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Burlington, VT?
Median rent in Burlington is $2,738 a month. A typical pharmacist in Vermont earns about $128,768 a year, which makes that rent 25.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Burlington?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Vermont (~$128,768/yr) supports up to $3,219 a month in rent. Burlington's current median rent is $2,738/mo, which leaves a $481/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Burlington?
At an hourly equivalent of about $62 an hour, a pharmacist in Vermont works roughly 44.2 hours a month to cover Burlington's median rent of $2,738.
Where is rent cheaper than Burlington for a pharmacist?
Nearby Vermont cities with lower median rent include South Burlington ($2,573/mo), South Burlington ($2,557/mo), South Burlington ($2,550/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.