Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Laguna Beach, CA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 38.1% of gross income.
Laguna Beach rent: July 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 Laguna Beach, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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Can a pharmacist afford rent in Laguna Beach, CA?
Median rent in Laguna Beach is $4,980 a month. A typical pharmacist in California earns about $156,645 a year, which makes that rent 38.1% 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 Laguna Beach?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in California (~$156,645/yr) supports up to $3,916 a month in rent. Laguna Beach's current median rent is $4,980/mo, which is $1,064/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Laguna Beach?
At an hourly equivalent of about $75 an hour, a pharmacist in California works roughly 66.1 hours a month to cover Laguna Beach's median rent of $4,980.
Where is rent cheaper than Laguna Beach for a pharmacist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Rancho Palos Verdes ($4,944/mo), Saratoga ($4,943/mo), Rancho Palos Verdes ($4,942/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.