Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Owensboro, KY?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 11.5% of gross income.
Owensboro rent: June 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 Owensboro, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Owensboro, KY →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Owensboro, KY?
Median rent in Owensboro is $1,121 a month. A typical pharmacist in Kentucky earns about $116,820 a year, which makes that rent 11.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Owensboro?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Kentucky (~$116,820/yr) supports up to $2,921 a month in rent. Owensboro's current median rent is $1,121/mo, which leaves a $1,800/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Owensboro?
At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a pharmacist in Kentucky works roughly 20 hours a month to cover Owensboro's median rent of $1,121.
Where is rent cheaper than Owensboro for a pharmacist?
Nearby Kentucky cities with lower median rent include Oak Grove ($1,120/mo), Lawrenceburg ($1,120/mo), Covington ($1,115/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.