Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Maurice, LA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.3% of gross income.

Maurice rent: March 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Louisiana state estimate).

Maurice median rent
$1,950/mo
Pharmacist salary (Louisiana)
$115,493/yr
Rent as % of income
20.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $9,624, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,887/mo in rent. Maurice's median rent of $1,950 leaves roughly $937/mo of headroom under that threshold. A pharmacist works roughly 35.1 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 Louisiana cities have lower median rent than Maurice, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:

Belle Chasse, LA
$1,938/mo (20.1% of income)
Youngsville, LA
$1,928/mo (20% of income)
Youngsville, LA
$1,926/mo (20% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a pharmacist afford rent in Maurice, LA?

Median rent in Maurice is $1,950 a month. A typical pharmacist in Louisiana earns about $115,493 a year, which makes that rent 20.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Maurice?

Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Louisiana (~$115,493/yr) supports up to $2,887 a month in rent. Maurice's current median rent is $1,950/mo, which leaves a $937/mo buffer.

How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Maurice?

At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a pharmacist in Louisiana works roughly 35.1 hours a month to cover Maurice's median rent of $1,950.

Where is rent cheaper than Maurice for a pharmacist?

Nearby Louisiana cities with lower median rent include Belle Chasse ($1,938/mo), Youngsville ($1,928/mo), Youngsville ($1,926/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Louisiana state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Maurice, LA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.