Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Montgomery, AL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.1% of gross income.
Montgomery rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Alabama state estimate).
About rent and a pharmacist salary
Pharmacist pay covers comfortable rent in nearly every US city. At the national-average pharmacist salary, the 30% rule supports about $3,319 a month in rent — above median rent in all but a handful of high-cost coastal metros.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Alabama cities have lower median rent than Montgomery, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Montgomery
View full rent data for Montgomery, AL →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Montgomery, AL?
Median rent in Montgomery is $1,343 a month. A typical pharmacist in Alabama earns about $114,165 a year, which makes that rent 14.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Montgomery?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Alabama (~$114,165/yr) supports up to $2,854 a month in rent. Montgomery's current median rent is $1,343/mo, which leaves a $1,511/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Montgomery?
At an hourly equivalent of about $55 an hour, a pharmacist in Alabama works roughly 24.5 hours a month to cover Montgomery's median rent of $1,343.
Where is rent cheaper than Montgomery for a pharmacist?
Nearby Alabama cities with lower median rent include Fultondale ($1,342/mo), Bessemer ($1,341/mo), Huntsville ($1,338/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.