Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Key West, FL?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.6% of gross income.
Key West rent: September 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 Key West, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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Can a pharmacist afford rent in Key West, FL?
Median rent in Key West is $3,563 a month. A typical pharmacist in Florida earns about $123,458 a year, which makes that rent 34.6% 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 Key West?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Florida (~$123,458/yr) supports up to $3,086 a month in rent. Key West's current median rent is $3,563/mo, which is $477/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Key West?
At an hourly equivalent of about $59 an hour, a pharmacist in Florida works roughly 60 hours a month to cover Key West's median rent of $3,563.
Where is rent cheaper than Key West for a pharmacist?
Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Marco Island ($3,561/mo), Key Largo ($3,560/mo), Key Largo ($3,559/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.