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).

Colchester median rent
$2,292/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Vermont)
$96,719/yr
Rent as % of income
28.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,060, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,418/mo in rent. Colchester's median rent of $2,292 leaves roughly $126/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 49.3 hours a month to cover that rent.

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:

South Burlington, VT
$2,289/mo (28.4% of income)
South Burlington, VT
$2,259/mo (28% of income)
Hartford, VT
$2,225/mo (27.6% of income)

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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.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Vermont state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Colchester, VT. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.