Rent Affordability for A Registered Nurse in Vermont
A typical registered nurse in Vermont earns about $91,646 a year, which supports approximately $2,291 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked Vermont city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 6 of 8 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 2 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington, VT | $1,333/mo | 17.5% | very comfortable |
| Barre, VT | $1,416/mo | 18.5% | very comfortable |
| Brattleboro, VT | $1,778/mo | 23.3% | affordable |
| Hartford, VT | $1,941/mo | 25.4% | affordable |
| Winooski, VT | $2,181/mo | 28.6% | affordable |
| Colchester, VT | $2,206/mo | 28.9% | affordable |
| South Burlington, VT | $2,497/mo | 32.7% | stretched |
| Burlington, VT | $2,738/mo | 35.9% | stretched |