Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Mesa, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.3% of gross income.
Mesa rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona 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 Arizona cities have lower median rent than Mesa, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Mesa, AZ →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Mesa, AZ?
Median rent in Mesa is $1,532 a month. A typical pharmacist in Arizona earns about $128,768 a year, which makes that rent 14.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Mesa?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Arizona (~$128,768/yr) supports up to $3,219 a month in rent. Mesa's current median rent is $1,532/mo, which leaves a $1,687/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Mesa?
At an hourly equivalent of about $62 an hour, a pharmacist in Arizona works roughly 24.7 hours a month to cover Mesa's median rent of $1,532.
Where is rent cheaper than Mesa for a pharmacist?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Scottsdale ($1,530/mo), Youngtown ($1,524/mo), Glendale ($1,522/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.