Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Boise, ID?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.9% of gross income.
Boise rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Idaho 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 Idaho cities have lower median rent than Boise, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Boise, ID →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Boise, ID?
Median rent in Boise is $1,857 a month. A typical pharmacist in Idaho earns about $118,148 a year, which makes that rent 18.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Boise?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Idaho (~$118,148/yr) supports up to $2,954 a month in rent. Boise's current median rent is $1,857/mo, which leaves a $1,097/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Boise?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a pharmacist in Idaho works roughly 32.7 hours a month to cover Boise's median rent of $1,857.
Where is rent cheaper than Boise for a pharmacist?
Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Garden City ($1,855/mo), Coeur d'Alene ($1,847/mo), Kuna ($1,819/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.