Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Del Mar, CA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 60.3% of gross income.
Del Mar rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (California 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 California cities have lower median rent than Del Mar, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Del Mar
View full rent data for Del Mar, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Del Mar, CA?
Median rent in Del Mar is $7,867 a month. A typical pharmacist in California earns about $156,645 a year, which makes that rent 60.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Del Mar?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in California (~$156,645/yr) supports up to $3,916 a month in rent. Del Mar's current median rent is $7,867/mo, which is $3,951/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Del Mar?
At an hourly equivalent of about $75 an hour, a pharmacist in California works roughly 104.5 hours a month to cover Del Mar's median rent of $7,867.
Where is rent cheaper than Del Mar for a pharmacist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Los Altos ($7,513/mo), San Marino ($7,489/mo), Topanga ($7,150/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.