Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Portsmouth, NH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26% of gross income.
Portsmouth rent: July 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 Portsmouth, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Portsmouth, NH →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Portsmouth, NH?
Median rent in Portsmouth is $2,966 a month. A typical pharmacist in New Hampshire earns about $136,733 a year, which makes that rent 26% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Portsmouth?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in New Hampshire (~$136,733/yr) supports up to $3,418 a month in rent. Portsmouth's current median rent is $2,966/mo, which leaves a $452/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Portsmouth?
At an hourly equivalent of about $66 an hour, a pharmacist in New Hampshire works roughly 45.1 hours a month to cover Portsmouth's median rent of $2,966.
Where is rent cheaper than Portsmouth for a pharmacist?
Nearby New Hampshire cities with lower median rent include Salem ($2,939/mo), Bedford ($2,934/mo), Bedford ($2,908/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.