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. 7 of 8 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 1 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington, VT | $1,400/mo | 18.3% | very comfortable |
| Barre, VT | $1,421/mo | 18.6% | very comfortable |
| Brattleboro, VT | $1,636/mo | 21.4% | affordable |
| Burlington, VT | $2,000/mo | 26.2% | affordable |
| Hartford, VT | $2,023/mo | 26.5% | affordable |
| Winooski, VT | $2,228/mo | 29.2% | affordable |
| Colchester, VT | $2,267/mo | 29.7% | affordable |
| South Burlington, VT | $2,561/mo | 33.5% | stretched |