Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Eugene, OR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 15.6% of gross income.
Eugene rent: September 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 Eugene, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Eugene
View full rent data for Eugene, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Eugene, OR?
Median rent in Eugene is $1,795 a month. A typical pharmacist in Oregon earns about $138,060 a year, which makes that rent 15.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Eugene?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Oregon (~$138,060/yr) supports up to $3,452 a month in rent. Eugene's current median rent is $1,795/mo, which leaves a $1,657/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Eugene?
At an hourly equivalent of about $66 an hour, a pharmacist in Oregon works roughly 27 hours a month to cover Eugene's median rent of $1,795.
Where is rent cheaper than Eugene for a pharmacist?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Wilsonville ($1,794/mo), Wilsonville ($1,793/mo), Tigard ($1,792/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.