Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Mesa, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.4% of gross income.
Mesa rent: July 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 $1,540 a month. A typical pharmacist in Arizona earns about $128,768 a year, which makes that rent 14.4% 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 $1,540/mo, which leaves a $1,679/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 24.9 hours a month to cover Mesa's median rent of $1,540.
Where is rent cheaper than Mesa for a pharmacist?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Green Valley ($1,538/mo), Lake Havasu City ($1,537/mo), Rio Rico ($1,535/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.