Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Northampton, MA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.1% of gross income.
Northampton 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 Northampton, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Northampton, MA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Northampton, MA?
Median rent in Northampton is $2,327 a month. A typical pharmacist in Massachusetts earns about $153,990 a year, which makes that rent 18.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Northampton?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Massachusetts (~$153,990/yr) supports up to $3,850 a month in rent. Northampton's current median rent is $2,327/mo, which leaves a $1,523/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Northampton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $74 an hour, a pharmacist in Massachusetts works roughly 31.4 hours a month to cover Northampton's median rent of $2,327.
Where is rent cheaper than Northampton for a pharmacist?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Methuen ($2,326/mo), Attleboro ($2,325/mo), Methuen ($2,325/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.