Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Medford, OR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.7% of gross income.
Medford 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 Medford, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Medford, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Medford, OR?
Median rent in Medford is $1,687 a month. A typical pharmacist in Oregon earns about $138,060 a year, which makes that rent 14.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Medford?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Oregon (~$138,060/yr) supports up to $3,452 a month in rent. Medford's current median rent is $1,687/mo, which leaves a $1,765/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Medford?
At an hourly equivalent of about $66 an hour, a pharmacist in Oregon works roughly 25.4 hours a month to cover Medford's median rent of $1,687.
Where is rent cheaper than Medford for a pharmacist?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Portland ($1,686/mo), Portland ($1,686/mo), Woodburn ($1,686/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.