Rent Affordability for A Software Developer in Vermont
A typical software developer in Vermont earns about $133,967 a year, which supports approximately $3,349 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. 8 of 8 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 0 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington, VT | $1,400/mo | 12.5% | very comfortable |
| Barre, VT | $1,421/mo | 12.7% | very comfortable |
| Brattleboro, VT | $1,636/mo | 14.7% | very comfortable |
| Burlington, VT | $2,000/mo | 17.9% | very comfortable |
| Hartford, VT | $2,023/mo | 18.1% | very comfortable |
| Winooski, VT | $2,228/mo | 20% | very comfortable |
| Colchester, VT | $2,267/mo | 20.3% | affordable |
| South Burlington, VT | $2,561/mo | 22.9% | affordable |