Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Richmond, KY?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 12.1% of gross income.
Richmond 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 Richmond, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Richmond, KY →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Richmond, KY?
Median rent in Richmond is $1,179 a month. A typical pharmacist in Kentucky earns about $116,820 a year, which makes that rent 12.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Richmond?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Kentucky (~$116,820/yr) supports up to $2,921 a month in rent. Richmond's current median rent is $1,179/mo, which leaves a $1,742/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Richmond?
At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a pharmacist in Kentucky works roughly 21 hours a month to cover Richmond's median rent of $1,179.
Where is rent cheaper than Richmond for a pharmacist?
Nearby Kentucky cities with lower median rent include Morehead ($1,165/mo), Paducah ($1,164/mo), Oak Grove ($1,163/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.