Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Dayton, KY?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.9% of gross income.
Dayton rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Kentucky 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 Kentucky cities have lower median rent than Dayton, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Dayton, KY →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Dayton, KY?
Median rent in Dayton is $2,037 a month. A typical pharmacist in Kentucky earns about $116,820 a year, which makes that rent 20.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Dayton?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Kentucky (~$116,820/yr) supports up to $2,921 a month in rent. Dayton's current median rent is $2,037/mo, which leaves a $884/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Dayton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a pharmacist in Kentucky works roughly 36.3 hours a month to cover Dayton's median rent of $2,037.
Where is rent cheaper than Dayton for a pharmacist?
Nearby Kentucky cities with lower median rent include Independence ($2,028/mo), Independence ($2,023/mo), Burlington ($2,018/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.