Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Rome, GA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 12.4% of gross income.
Rome rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia 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 Georgia cities have lower median rent than Rome, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Rome, GA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Rome, GA?
Median rent in Rome is $1,303 a month. A typical pharmacist in Georgia earns about $126,113 a year, which makes that rent 12.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Rome?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Georgia (~$126,113/yr) supports up to $3,153 a month in rent. Rome's current median rent is $1,303/mo, which leaves a $1,850/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Rome?
At an hourly equivalent of about $61 an hour, a pharmacist in Georgia works roughly 21.5 hours a month to cover Rome's median rent of $1,303.
Where is rent cheaper than Rome for a pharmacist?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Milledgeville ($1,301/mo), Lithia Springs ($1,300/mo), Jesup ($1,300/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.