Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Canton, MA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.7% of gross income.
Canton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts cities have lower median rent than Canton, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Canton, MA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Canton, MA?
Median rent in Canton is $2,909 a month. A typical pharmacist in Massachusetts earns about $153,990 a year, which makes that rent 22.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Canton?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Massachusetts (~$153,990/yr) supports up to $3,850 a month in rent. Canton's current median rent is $2,909/mo, which leaves a $941/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Canton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $74 an hour, a pharmacist in Massachusetts works roughly 39.3 hours a month to cover Canton's median rent of $2,909.
Where is rent cheaper than Canton for a pharmacist?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Braintree ($2,908/mo), Walpole ($2,907/mo), Newburyport ($2,907/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.