Can A Truck Driver Afford Rent in South Burlington, VT?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 58.1% of gross income.
South Burlington rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Vermont state estimate).
About rent and a truck driver salary
Truck driver pay covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost US metros and stretches thin in the highest-cost ones. Because many drivers can base anywhere along their route, the home-city rent decision has an outsized effect on take-home. At the national-average driver salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,418 a month in rent. The per-city pages show which markets keep rent within that range and which push it out of reach.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Vermont cities have lower median rent than South Burlington, which improves the affordability math on a truck driver salary:
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View full rent data for South Burlington, VT →Frequently asked questions
Can a truck driver afford rent in South Burlington, VT?
Median rent in South Burlington is $2,663 a month. A typical truck driver in Vermont earns about $55,009 a year, which makes that rent 58.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a truck driver afford in South Burlington?
Using the 30% rule, a truck driver salary in Vermont (~$55,009/yr) supports up to $1,375 a month in rent. South Burlington's current median rent is $2,663/mo, which is $1,288/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a truck driver work to cover rent in South Burlington?
At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a truck driver in Vermont works roughly 100.7 hours a month to cover South Burlington's median rent of $2,663.
Where is rent cheaper than South Burlington for a truck driver?
Nearby Vermont cities with lower median rent include Colchester ($2,420/mo), Colchester ($2,292/mo), Hartford ($2,225/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a truck driver salary.