Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Colchester, VT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.4% of gross income.
Colchester rent: June 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 Colchester, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Colchester, VT →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Colchester, VT?
Median rent in Colchester is $2,292 a month. A typical pharmacist in Vermont earns about $128,768 a year, which makes that rent 21.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Colchester?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Vermont (~$128,768/yr) supports up to $3,219 a month in rent. Colchester's current median rent is $2,292/mo, which leaves a $927/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Colchester?
At an hourly equivalent of about $62 an hour, a pharmacist in Vermont works roughly 37 hours a month to cover Colchester's median rent of $2,292.
Where is rent cheaper than Colchester for a pharmacist?
Nearby Vermont cities with lower median rent include South Burlington ($2,289/mo), South Burlington ($2,259/mo), Hartford ($2,225/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.