Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Plymouth, MA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.8% of gross income.
Plymouth 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 Plymouth, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Plymouth, MA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Plymouth, MA?
Median rent in Plymouth is $2,801 a month. A typical pharmacist in Massachusetts earns about $153,990 a year, which makes that rent 21.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Plymouth?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Massachusetts (~$153,990/yr) supports up to $3,850 a month in rent. Plymouth's current median rent is $2,801/mo, which leaves a $1,049/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Plymouth?
At an hourly equivalent of about $74 an hour, a pharmacist in Massachusetts works roughly 37.8 hours a month to cover Plymouth's median rent of $2,801.
Where is rent cheaper than Plymouth for a pharmacist?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Amherst ($2,800/mo), Natick ($2,797/mo), Dedham ($2,797/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.