Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Chelsea, MA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.5% of gross income.
Chelsea rent: September 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 Chelsea, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Chelsea, MA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Chelsea, MA?
Median rent in Chelsea is $2,632 a month. A typical pharmacist in Massachusetts earns about $153,990 a year, which makes that rent 20.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Chelsea?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Massachusetts (~$153,990/yr) supports up to $3,850 a month in rent. Chelsea's current median rent is $2,632/mo, which leaves a $1,218/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Chelsea?
At an hourly equivalent of about $74 an hour, a pharmacist in Massachusetts works roughly 35.6 hours a month to cover Chelsea's median rent of $2,632.
Where is rent cheaper than Chelsea for a pharmacist?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Salem ($2,631/mo), Bridgewater ($2,630/mo), North Andover ($2,630/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.