Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Dallas, OR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.8% of gross income.
Dallas rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon 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 Oregon cities have lower median rent than Dallas, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Dallas
View full rent data for Dallas, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Dallas, OR?
Median rent in Dallas is $1,700 a month. A typical pharmacist in Oregon earns about $138,060 a year, which makes that rent 14.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Dallas?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Oregon (~$138,060/yr) supports up to $3,452 a month in rent. Dallas's current median rent is $1,700/mo, which leaves a $1,752/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Dallas?
At an hourly equivalent of about $66 an hour, a pharmacist in Oregon works roughly 25.6 hours a month to cover Dallas's median rent of $1,700.
Where is rent cheaper than Dallas for a pharmacist?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Albany ($1,699/mo), Albany ($1,699/mo), Independence ($1,699/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.