Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Milwaukie, OR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 15.2% of gross income.
Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Milwaukie, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Milwaukie, OR?
Median rent in Milwaukie is $1,749 a month. A typical pharmacist in Oregon earns about $138,060 a year, which makes that rent 15.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Milwaukie?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Oregon (~$138,060/yr) supports up to $3,452 a month in rent. Milwaukie's current median rent is $1,749/mo, which leaves a $1,703/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Milwaukie?
At an hourly equivalent of about $66 an hour, a pharmacist in Oregon works roughly 26.4 hours a month to cover Milwaukie's median rent of $1,749.
Where is rent cheaper than Milwaukie for a pharmacist?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Forest Grove ($1,748/mo), Clackamas ($1,748/mo), Gladstone ($1,747/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.