Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Colchester, VT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.4% of gross income.
Colchester 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 Colchester, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Colchester, VT →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Colchester, VT?
Median rent in Colchester is $2,292 a month. A typical physical therapist in Vermont earns about $96,719 a year, which makes that rent 28.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Colchester?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Vermont (~$96,719/yr) supports up to $2,418 a month in rent. Colchester's current median rent is $2,292/mo, which leaves a $126/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Colchester?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Vermont works roughly 49.3 hours a month to cover Colchester's median rent of $2,292.
Where is rent cheaper than Colchester for a physical therapist?
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 physical therapist salary.