Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Aspen, CO?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 155.3% of gross income.
Aspen rent: April 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado 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 Colorado cities have lower median rent than Aspen, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Aspen, CO →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Aspen, CO?
Median rent in Aspen is $18,041 a month. A typical pharmacist in Colorado earns about $139,388 a year, which makes that rent 155.3% 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 Aspen?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Colorado (~$139,388/yr) supports up to $3,485 a month in rent. Aspen's current median rent is $18,041/mo, which is $14,556/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Aspen?
At an hourly equivalent of about $67 an hour, a pharmacist in Colorado works roughly 269.2 hours a month to cover Aspen's median rent of $18,041.
Where is rent cheaper than Aspen for a pharmacist?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Basalt ($5,900/mo), Vail ($5,250/mo), Basalt ($5,050/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.