Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Champaign, IL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 13% of gross income.
Champaign rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Illinois 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 Illinois cities have lower median rent than Champaign, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Champaign, IL →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Champaign, IL?
Median rent in Champaign is $1,466 a month. A typical pharmacist in Illinois earns about $135,405 a year, which makes that rent 13% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Champaign?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Illinois (~$135,405/yr) supports up to $3,385 a month in rent. Champaign's current median rent is $1,466/mo, which leaves a $1,919/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Champaign?
At an hourly equivalent of about $65 an hour, a pharmacist in Illinois works roughly 22.5 hours a month to cover Champaign's median rent of $1,466.
Where is rent cheaper than Champaign for a pharmacist?
Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Blue Island ($1,465/mo), Swansea ($1,464/mo), Woodstock ($1,464/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.