Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Morrilton, AR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 8.7% of gross income.
Morrilton rent: May 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arkansas 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 Arkansas cities have lower median rent than Morrilton, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Morrilton
View full rent data for Morrilton, AR →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Morrilton, AR?
Median rent in Morrilton is $800 a month. A typical pharmacist in Arkansas earns about $110,183 a year, which makes that rent 8.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Morrilton?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Arkansas (~$110,183/yr) supports up to $2,755 a month in rent. Morrilton's current median rent is $800/mo, which leaves a $1,955/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Morrilton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $53 an hour, a pharmacist in Arkansas works roughly 15.1 hours a month to cover Morrilton's median rent of $800.
Where is rent cheaper than Morrilton for a pharmacist?
Nearby Arkansas cities with lower median rent include North Little Rock ($782/mo), Fort Smith ($762/mo), Pine Bluff ($725/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.