Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Charleston, IL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 6.5% of gross income.
Charleston rent: June 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 Charleston, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Charleston, IL →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Charleston, IL?
Median rent in Charleston is $730 a month. A typical pharmacist in Illinois earns about $135,405 a year, which makes that rent 6.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Charleston?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Illinois (~$135,405/yr) supports up to $3,385 a month in rent. Charleston's current median rent is $730/mo, which leaves a $2,655/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Charleston?
At an hourly equivalent of about $65 an hour, a pharmacist in Illinois works roughly 11.2 hours a month to cover Charleston's median rent of $730.
Where is rent cheaper than Charleston for a pharmacist?
Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Belleville ($724/mo), Carbondale ($679/mo), Belleville ($671/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.