Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Ottawa, IL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 12.3% of gross income.
Ottawa 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 Ottawa, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Ottawa
View full rent data for Ottawa, IL →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Ottawa, IL?
Median rent in Ottawa is $1,391 a month. A typical pharmacist in Illinois earns about $135,405 a year, which makes that rent 12.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Ottawa?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Illinois (~$135,405/yr) supports up to $3,385 a month in rent. Ottawa's current median rent is $1,391/mo, which leaves a $1,994/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Ottawa?
At an hourly equivalent of about $65 an hour, a pharmacist in Illinois works roughly 21.4 hours a month to cover Ottawa's median rent of $1,391.
Where is rent cheaper than Ottawa for a pharmacist?
Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Swansea ($1,390/mo), Saint Charles ($1,390/mo), Cahokia ($1,390/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.