Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Southampton, PA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.8% of gross income.
Southampton rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania cities have lower median rent than Southampton, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Southampton, PA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Southampton, PA?
Median rent in Southampton is $2,167 a month. A typical pharmacist in Pennsylvania earns about $131,423 a year, which makes that rent 19.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Southampton?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Pennsylvania (~$131,423/yr) supports up to $3,286 a month in rent. Southampton's current median rent is $2,167/mo, which leaves a $1,119/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Southampton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $63 an hour, a pharmacist in Pennsylvania works roughly 34.3 hours a month to cover Southampton's median rent of $2,167.
Where is rent cheaper than Southampton for a pharmacist?
Nearby Pennsylvania cities with lower median rent include Breinigsville ($2,164/mo), Breinigsville ($2,163/mo), King of Prussia ($2,163/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.