Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in South Portland, ME?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 25.4% of gross income.
South Portland 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 South Portland, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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Can a pharmacist afford rent in South Portland, ME?
Median rent in South Portland is $2,611 a month. A typical pharmacist in Maine earns about $123,458 a year, which makes that rent 25.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in South Portland?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Maine (~$123,458/yr) supports up to $3,086 a month in rent. South Portland's current median rent is $2,611/mo, which leaves a $475/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in South Portland?
At an hourly equivalent of about $59 an hour, a pharmacist in Maine works roughly 44 hours a month to cover South Portland's median rent of $2,611.
Where is rent cheaper than South Portland for a pharmacist?
Nearby Maine cities with lower median rent include Kittery ($2,605/mo), Kittery ($2,596/mo), Freeport ($2,532/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.