Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Barre, VT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.4% of gross income.
Barre rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Vermont state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Vermont cities have lower median rent than Barre, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Barre, VT →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Barre, VT?
Median rent in Barre is $1,483 a month. A typical physical therapist in Vermont earns about $96,719 a year, which makes that rent 18.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Barre?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Vermont (~$96,719/yr) supports up to $2,418 a month in rent. Barre's current median rent is $1,483/mo, which leaves a $935/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Barre?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Vermont works roughly 31.9 hours a month to cover Barre's median rent of $1,483.
Where is rent cheaper than Barre for a physical therapist?
Nearby Vermont cities with lower median rent include Bennington ($1,388/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.