Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Daytona Beach, FL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 15.2% of gross income.
Daytona Beach rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida 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 Florida cities have lower median rent than Daytona Beach, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Daytona Beach, FL →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Daytona Beach, FL?
Median rent in Daytona Beach is $1,565 a month. A typical pharmacist in Florida earns about $123,458 a year, which makes that rent 15.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Daytona Beach?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Florida (~$123,458/yr) supports up to $3,086 a month in rent. Daytona Beach's current median rent is $1,565/mo, which leaves a $1,521/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Daytona Beach?
At an hourly equivalent of about $59 an hour, a pharmacist in Florida works roughly 26.4 hours a month to cover Daytona Beach's median rent of $1,565.
Where is rent cheaper than Daytona Beach for a pharmacist?
Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Village of Palmetto Bay ($1,564/mo), Altamonte Springs ($1,564/mo), Lake City ($1,563/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.