Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Winooski, VT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.8% of gross income.
Winooski rent: July 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 Winooski, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Winooski, VT →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Winooski, VT?
Median rent in Winooski is $2,228 a month. A typical pharmacist in Vermont earns about $128,768 a year, which makes that rent 20.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Winooski?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Vermont (~$128,768/yr) supports up to $3,219 a month in rent. Winooski's current median rent is $2,228/mo, which leaves a $991/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Winooski?
At an hourly equivalent of about $62 an hour, a pharmacist in Vermont works roughly 36 hours a month to cover Winooski's median rent of $2,228.
Where is rent cheaper than Winooski for a pharmacist?
Nearby Vermont cities with lower median rent include Hartford ($2,225/mo), Colchester ($2,225/mo), Colchester ($2,198/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.