Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Dayton, OH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 12% of gross income.
Dayton 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 Dayton, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Dayton, OH →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Dayton, OH?
Median rent in Dayton is $1,245 a month. A typical pharmacist in Ohio earns about $124,785 a year, which makes that rent 12% 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 Ohio (~$124,785/yr) supports up to $3,120 a month in rent. Dayton's current median rent is $1,245/mo, which leaves a $1,875/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Dayton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $60 an hour, a pharmacist in Ohio works roughly 20.8 hours a month to cover Dayton's median rent of $1,245.
Where is rent cheaper than Dayton for a pharmacist?
Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Marion ($1,244/mo), Middletown ($1,243/mo), Parma Heights ($1,243/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.