Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Frederick, MD?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18% of gross income.
Frederick rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maryland 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 Maryland cities have lower median rent than Frederick, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Frederick, MD →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Frederick, MD?
Median rent in Frederick is $2,155 a month. A typical pharmacist in Maryland earns about $143,370 a year, which makes that rent 18% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Frederick?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Maryland (~$143,370/yr) supports up to $3,584 a month in rent. Frederick's current median rent is $2,155/mo, which leaves a $1,429/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Frederick?
At an hourly equivalent of about $69 an hour, a pharmacist in Maryland works roughly 31.3 hours a month to cover Frederick's median rent of $2,155.
Where is rent cheaper than Frederick for a pharmacist?
Nearby Maryland cities with lower median rent include College Park ($2,151/mo), Ijamsville ($2,151/mo), College Park ($2,149/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.