Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Scarborough, ME?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.2% of gross income.
Scarborough 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 Scarborough, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Scarborough, ME →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Scarborough, ME?
Median rent in Scarborough is $2,694 a month. A typical pharmacist in Maine earns about $123,458 a year, which makes that rent 26.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Scarborough?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Maine (~$123,458/yr) supports up to $3,086 a month in rent. Scarborough's current median rent is $2,694/mo, which leaves a $392/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Scarborough?
At an hourly equivalent of about $59 an hour, a pharmacist in Maine works roughly 45.4 hours a month to cover Scarborough's median rent of $2,694.
Where is rent cheaper than Scarborough for a pharmacist?
Nearby Maine cities with lower median rent include Kittery ($2,683/mo), Kittery ($2,661/mo), Gorham ($2,650/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.