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 | $1,333/mo | 11.9% | very comfortable |
| Barre, VT | $1,416/mo | 12.7% | very comfortable |
| Brattleboro, VT | $1,778/mo | 15.9% | very comfortable |
| Hartford, VT | $1,941/mo | 17.4% | very comfortable |
| Winooski, VT | $2,181/mo | 19.5% | very comfortable |
| Colchester, VT | $2,206/mo | 19.8% | very comfortable |
| South Burlington, VT | $2,497/mo | 22.4% | affordable |
| Burlington, VT | $2,738/mo | 24.5% | affordable |