Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Rye, NY?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 64.2% of gross income.
Rye rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New York 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 York cities have lower median rent than Rye, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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Can a pharmacist afford rent in Rye, NY?
Median rent in Rye is $8,099 a month. A typical pharmacist in New York earns about $151,335 a year, which makes that rent 64.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Rye?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in New York (~$151,335/yr) supports up to $3,783 a month in rent. Rye's current median rent is $8,099/mo, which is $4,316/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Rye?
At an hourly equivalent of about $73 an hour, a pharmacist in New York works roughly 111.3 hours a month to cover Rye's median rent of $8,099.
Where is rent cheaper than Rye for a pharmacist?
Nearby New York cities with lower median rent include Hampton Bays ($7,804/mo), Hampton Bays ($7,728/mo), Hampton Bays ($7,725/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.