Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Bismarck, ND?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 11.6% of gross income.
Bismarck rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (North Dakota 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 North Dakota cities have lower median rent than Bismarck, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Bismarck, ND →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Bismarck, ND?
Median rent in Bismarck is $1,242 a month. A typical pharmacist in North Dakota earns about $128,768 a year, which makes that rent 11.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Bismarck?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in North Dakota (~$128,768/yr) supports up to $3,219 a month in rent. Bismarck's current median rent is $1,242/mo, which leaves a $1,977/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Bismarck?
At an hourly equivalent of about $62 an hour, a pharmacist in North Dakota works roughly 20.1 hours a month to cover Bismarck's median rent of $1,242.
Where is rent cheaper than Bismarck for a pharmacist?
Nearby North Dakota cities with lower median rent include Minot ($1,240/mo), Dickinson ($1,238/mo), Watford City ($1,236/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.