Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Derry, NH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.7% of gross income.
Derry rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire cities have lower median rent than Derry, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Derry, NH →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Derry, NH?
Median rent in Derry is $2,357 a month. A typical pharmacist in New Hampshire earns about $136,733 a year, which makes that rent 20.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Derry?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in New Hampshire (~$136,733/yr) supports up to $3,418 a month in rent. Derry's current median rent is $2,357/mo, which leaves a $1,061/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Derry?
At an hourly equivalent of about $66 an hour, a pharmacist in New Hampshire works roughly 35.9 hours a month to cover Derry's median rent of $2,357.
Where is rent cheaper than Derry for a pharmacist?
Nearby New Hampshire cities with lower median rent include Lebanon ($2,333/mo), Exeter ($2,288/mo), Hooksett ($2,286/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.