Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Los Banos, CA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.1% of gross income.
Los Banos 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 Los Banos, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Los Banos, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Los Banos, CA?
Median rent in Los Banos is $2,362 a month. A typical pharmacist in California earns about $156,645 a year, which makes that rent 18.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Los Banos?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in California (~$156,645/yr) supports up to $3,916 a month in rent. Los Banos's current median rent is $2,362/mo, which leaves a $1,554/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Los Banos?
At an hourly equivalent of about $75 an hour, a pharmacist in California works roughly 31.4 hours a month to cover Los Banos's median rent of $2,362.
Where is rent cheaper than Los Banos for a pharmacist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Oakdale ($2,361/mo), Moreno Valley ($2,361/mo), Westmont ($2,360/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.