Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Columbus, OH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 13.9% of gross income.
Columbus rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio 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 Ohio cities have lower median rent than Columbus, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Columbus
View full rent data for Columbus, OH →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Columbus, OH?
Median rent in Columbus is $1,446 a month. A typical pharmacist in Ohio earns about $124,785 a year, which makes that rent 13.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Columbus?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Ohio (~$124,785/yr) supports up to $3,120 a month in rent. Columbus's current median rent is $1,446/mo, which leaves a $1,674/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Columbus?
At an hourly equivalent of about $60 an hour, a pharmacist in Ohio works roughly 24.1 hours a month to cover Columbus's median rent of $1,446.
Where is rent cheaper than Columbus for a pharmacist?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Cincinnati ($1,445/mo), Milford ($1,444/mo), Forest Park ($1,444/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.