Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Portland, ME?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.6% of gross income.
Portland rent: June 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 Portland, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Portland
View full rent data for Portland, ME →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Portland, ME?
Median rent in Portland is $2,429 a month. A typical pharmacist in Maine earns about $123,458 a year, which makes that rent 23.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Portland?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Maine (~$123,458/yr) supports up to $3,086 a month in rent. Portland's current median rent is $2,429/mo, which leaves a $657/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Portland?
At an hourly equivalent of about $59 an hour, a pharmacist in Maine works roughly 40.9 hours a month to cover Portland's median rent of $2,429.
Where is rent cheaper than Portland for a pharmacist?
Nearby Maine cities with lower median rent include Yarmouth ($2,421/mo), South Portland ($2,412/mo), Kittery ($2,397/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.