Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Manhattan, KS?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 13% of gross income.
Manhattan rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Kansas 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 Kansas cities have lower median rent than Manhattan, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Manhattan
View full rent data for Manhattan, KS →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Manhattan, KS?
Median rent in Manhattan is $1,293 a month. A typical pharmacist in Kansas earns about $119,475 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 Manhattan?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Kansas (~$119,475/yr) supports up to $2,987 a month in rent. Manhattan's current median rent is $1,293/mo, which leaves a $1,694/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Manhattan?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a pharmacist in Kansas works roughly 22.5 hours a month to cover Manhattan's median rent of $1,293.
Where is rent cheaper than Manhattan for a pharmacist?
Nearby Kansas cities with lower median rent include Kansas City ($1,288/mo), Lawrence ($1,288/mo), Lawrence ($1,286/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.