Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Erie, CO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 25.1% of gross income.
Erie rent: July 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 Erie, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Erie, CO →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Erie, CO?
Median rent in Erie is $2,920 a month. A typical pharmacist in Colorado earns about $139,388 a year, which makes that rent 25.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Erie?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Colorado (~$139,388/yr) supports up to $3,485 a month in rent. Erie's current median rent is $2,920/mo, which leaves a $565/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Erie?
At an hourly equivalent of about $67 an hour, a pharmacist in Colorado works roughly 43.6 hours a month to cover Erie's median rent of $2,920.
Where is rent cheaper than Erie for a pharmacist?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Castle Pines ($2,889/mo), Timnath ($2,881/mo), Timnath ($2,859/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.