Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Dayton, NV?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.1% of gross income.
Dayton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Nevada 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 Nevada cities have lower median rent than Dayton, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Dayton, NV →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Dayton, NV?
Median rent in Dayton is $2,261 a month. A typical pharmacist in Nevada earns about $128,768 a year, which makes that rent 21.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Dayton?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Nevada (~$128,768/yr) supports up to $3,219 a month in rent. Dayton's current median rent is $2,261/mo, which leaves a $958/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Dayton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $62 an hour, a pharmacist in Nevada works roughly 36.5 hours a month to cover Dayton's median rent of $2,261.
Where is rent cheaper than Dayton for a pharmacist?
Nearby Nevada cities with lower median rent include Gardnerville ($2,183/mo), Verdi ($2,172/mo), Gardnerville ($2,148/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.