Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Monroe, LA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 16.3% of gross income.
Monroe rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Louisiana 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 Louisiana cities have lower median rent than Monroe, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Monroe, LA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Monroe, LA?
Median rent in Monroe is $1,570 a month. A typical pharmacist in Louisiana earns about $115,493 a year, which makes that rent 16.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Monroe?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Louisiana (~$115,493/yr) supports up to $2,887 a month in rent. Monroe's current median rent is $1,570/mo, which leaves a $1,317/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Monroe?
At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a pharmacist in Louisiana works roughly 28.3 hours a month to cover Monroe's median rent of $1,570.
Where is rent cheaper than Monroe for a pharmacist?
Nearby Louisiana cities with lower median rent include Covington ($1,568/mo), Kenner ($1,568/mo), Broussard ($1,566/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.