Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Saco, ME?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.6% of gross income.
Saco 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 Saco, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Saco, ME →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Saco, ME?
Median rent in Saco is $2,226 a month. A typical pharmacist in Maine earns about $123,458 a year, which makes that rent 21.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Saco?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Maine (~$123,458/yr) supports up to $3,086 a month in rent. Saco's current median rent is $2,226/mo, which leaves a $860/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Saco?
At an hourly equivalent of about $59 an hour, a pharmacist in Maine works roughly 37.5 hours a month to cover Saco's median rent of $2,226.
Where is rent cheaper than Saco for a pharmacist?
Nearby Maine cities with lower median rent include Yarmouth ($2,224/mo), Portland ($2,221/mo), Portland ($2,211/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.