Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Star, ID?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 25.1% of gross income.
Star 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 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 $2,476 a month. A typical pharmacist in Idaho earns about $118,148 a year, which makes that rent 25.1% 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 $2,476/mo, which leaves a $478/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 43.6 hours a month to cover Star's median rent of $2,476.
Where is rent cheaper than Star for a pharmacist?
Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Hayden ($2,306/mo), Kuna ($2,288/mo), Hayden ($2,277/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.