Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Brunswick, ME?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21% of gross income.
Brunswick rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maine 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 Maine cities have lower median rent than Brunswick, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Brunswick, ME →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Brunswick, ME?
Median rent in Brunswick is $2,156 a month. A typical pharmacist in Maine earns about $123,458 a year, which makes that rent 21% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Brunswick?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Maine (~$123,458/yr) supports up to $3,086 a month in rent. Brunswick's current median rent is $2,156/mo, which leaves a $930/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Brunswick?
At an hourly equivalent of about $59 an hour, a pharmacist in Maine works roughly 36.3 hours a month to cover Brunswick's median rent of $2,156.
Where is rent cheaper than Brunswick for a pharmacist?
Nearby Maine cities with lower median rent include Gorham ($2,150/mo), Saco ($2,133/mo), Old Orchard Beach ($2,106/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.