Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Scotts Valley, CA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 32.8% of gross income.
Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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Can a pharmacist afford rent in Scotts Valley, CA?
Median rent in Scotts Valley is $4,278 a month. A typical pharmacist in California earns about $156,645 a year, which makes that rent 32.8% 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 Scotts Valley?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in California (~$156,645/yr) supports up to $3,916 a month in rent. Scotts Valley's current median rent is $4,278/mo, which is $362/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Scotts Valley?
At an hourly equivalent of about $75 an hour, a pharmacist in California works roughly 56.8 hours a month to cover Scotts Valley's median rent of $4,278.
Where is rent cheaper than Scotts Valley for a pharmacist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Altadena ($4,275/mo), Carmel-by-the-Sea ($4,269/mo), Cupertino ($4,267/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.