Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Sierra Vista, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 12% of gross income.
Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Sierra Vista, AZ →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Sierra Vista, AZ?
Median rent in Sierra Vista is $1,287 a month. A typical pharmacist in Arizona earns about $128,768 a year, which makes that rent 12% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Sierra Vista?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Arizona (~$128,768/yr) supports up to $3,219 a month in rent. Sierra Vista's current median rent is $1,287/mo, which leaves a $1,932/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Sierra Vista?
At an hourly equivalent of about $62 an hour, a pharmacist in Arizona works roughly 20.8 hours a month to cover Sierra Vista's median rent of $1,287.
Where is rent cheaper than Sierra Vista for a pharmacist?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Arizona City ($1,274/mo), Tempe ($1,260/mo), Prescott Valley ($1,259/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.