Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Tempe, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 15.5% of gross income.
Tempe rent: June 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 Tempe, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Tempe, AZ →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Tempe, AZ?
Median rent in Tempe is $1,667 a month. A typical pharmacist in Arizona earns about $128,768 a year, which makes that rent 15.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Tempe?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Arizona (~$128,768/yr) supports up to $3,219 a month in rent. Tempe's current median rent is $1,667/mo, which leaves a $1,552/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Tempe?
At an hourly equivalent of about $62 an hour, a pharmacist in Arizona works roughly 26.9 hours a month to cover Tempe's median rent of $1,667.
Where is rent cheaper than Tempe for a pharmacist?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Surprise ($1,656/mo), Buckeye ($1,654/mo), Casa Grande ($1,654/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.