Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Moscow, ID?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 11.8% of gross income.
Moscow 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 Moscow, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Moscow, ID →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Moscow, ID?
Median rent in Moscow is $1,161 a month. A typical pharmacist in Idaho earns about $118,148 a year, which makes that rent 11.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Moscow?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Idaho (~$118,148/yr) supports up to $2,954 a month in rent. Moscow's current median rent is $1,161/mo, which leaves a $1,793/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Moscow?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a pharmacist in Idaho works roughly 20.4 hours a month to cover Moscow's median rent of $1,161.
Where is rent cheaper than Moscow for a pharmacist?
Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Rexburg ($1,144/mo), Lewiston ($1,143/mo), Rexburg ($1,124/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.