Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in La Grande, OR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 11.2% of gross income.
La Grande rent: July 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 La Grande, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for La Grande, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in La Grande, OR?
Median rent in La Grande is $1,292 a month. A typical pharmacist in Oregon earns about $138,060 a year, which makes that rent 11.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in La Grande?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Oregon (~$138,060/yr) supports up to $3,452 a month in rent. La Grande's current median rent is $1,292/mo, which leaves a $2,160/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in La Grande?
At an hourly equivalent of about $66 an hour, a pharmacist in Oregon works roughly 19.5 hours a month to cover La Grande's median rent of $1,292.
Where is rent cheaper than La Grande for a pharmacist?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Pendleton ($1,282/mo), Pendleton ($1,281/mo), Gresham ($1,276/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.