Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in South Burlington, VT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.8% of gross income.
South Burlington 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 South Burlington, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for South Burlington, VT →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in South Burlington, VT?
Median rent in South Burlington is $2,663 a month. A typical pharmacist in Vermont earns about $128,768 a year, which makes that rent 24.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in South Burlington?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Vermont (~$128,768/yr) supports up to $3,219 a month in rent. South Burlington's current median rent is $2,663/mo, which leaves a $556/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in South Burlington?
At an hourly equivalent of about $62 an hour, a pharmacist in Vermont works roughly 43 hours a month to cover South Burlington's median rent of $2,663.
Where is rent cheaper than South Burlington for a pharmacist?
Nearby Vermont cities with lower median rent include Colchester ($2,420/mo), Colchester ($2,292/mo), Hartford ($2,225/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.