Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Star, ID?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.8% of gross income.
Star rent: June 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 Star, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Star, ID →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Star, ID?
Median rent in Star is $2,443 a month. A typical pharmacist in Idaho earns about $118,148 a year, which makes that rent 24.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Star?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Idaho (~$118,148/yr) supports up to $2,954 a month in rent. Star's current median rent is $2,443/mo, which leaves a $511/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Star?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a pharmacist in Idaho works roughly 43 hours a month to cover Star's median rent of $2,443.
Where is rent cheaper than Star for a pharmacist?
Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Hayden ($2,277/mo), Kuna ($2,245/mo), Kuna ($2,236/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.