Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Saint Paul, MN?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 13% of gross income.
Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Saint Paul, MN →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Saint Paul, MN?
Median rent in Saint Paul is $1,495 a month. A typical pharmacist in Minnesota earns about $138,060 a year, which makes that rent 13% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Saint Paul?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Minnesota (~$138,060/yr) supports up to $3,452 a month in rent. Saint Paul's current median rent is $1,495/mo, which leaves a $1,957/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Saint Paul?
At an hourly equivalent of about $66 an hour, a pharmacist in Minnesota works roughly 22.5 hours a month to cover Saint Paul's median rent of $1,495.
Where is rent cheaper than Saint Paul for a pharmacist?
Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include Maplewood ($1,493/mo), Maplewood ($1,492/mo), Burnsville ($1,492/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.