Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Rochester, MN?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.6% of gross income.
Rochester rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Minnesota 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 Minnesota cities have lower median rent than Rochester, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Rochester
View full rent data for Rochester, MN →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Rochester, MN?
Median rent in Rochester is $1,675 a month. A typical pharmacist in Minnesota earns about $138,060 a year, which makes that rent 14.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Rochester?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Minnesota (~$138,060/yr) supports up to $3,452 a month in rent. Rochester's current median rent is $1,675/mo, which leaves a $1,777/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Rochester?
At an hourly equivalent of about $66 an hour, a pharmacist in Minnesota works roughly 25.2 hours a month to cover Rochester's median rent of $1,675.
Where is rent cheaper than Rochester for a pharmacist?
Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include White Bear Lake ($1,674/mo), Eden Prairie ($1,672/mo), Eagan ($1,668/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.