Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Darien, IL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.2% of gross income.
Darien rent: July 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 Darien, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Darien, IL →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Darien, IL?
Median rent in Darien is $2,171 a month. A typical pharmacist in Illinois earns about $135,405 a year, which makes that rent 19.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Darien?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Illinois (~$135,405/yr) supports up to $3,385 a month in rent. Darien's current median rent is $2,171/mo, which leaves a $1,214/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Darien?
At an hourly equivalent of about $65 an hour, a pharmacist in Illinois works roughly 33.3 hours a month to cover Darien's median rent of $2,171.
Where is rent cheaper than Darien for a pharmacist?
Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Wheaton ($2,169/mo), Carpentersville ($2,169/mo), Chicago ($2,167/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.