Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Clayton, MO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.6% of gross income.
Clayton rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Missouri 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 Missouri cities have lower median rent than Clayton, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Clayton, MO →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Clayton, MO?
Median rent in Clayton is $1,790 a month. A typical pharmacist in Missouri earns about $122,130 a year, which makes that rent 17.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Clayton?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Missouri (~$122,130/yr) supports up to $3,053 a month in rent. Clayton's current median rent is $1,790/mo, which leaves a $1,263/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Clayton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $59 an hour, a pharmacist in Missouri works roughly 30.5 hours a month to cover Clayton's median rent of $1,790.
Where is rent cheaper than Clayton for a pharmacist?
Nearby Missouri cities with lower median rent include O Fallon ($1,789/mo), Parkville ($1,789/mo), Raymore ($1,788/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.