Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Providence, RI?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.9% of gross income.
Providence rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island cities have lower median rent than Providence, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Providence
View full rent data for Providence, RI →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Providence, RI?
Median rent in Providence is $2,293 a month. A typical pharmacist in Rhode Island earns about $138,060 a year, which makes that rent 19.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Providence?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Rhode Island (~$138,060/yr) supports up to $3,452 a month in rent. Providence's current median rent is $2,293/mo, which leaves a $1,159/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Providence?
At an hourly equivalent of about $66 an hour, a pharmacist in Rhode Island works roughly 34.5 hours a month to cover Providence's median rent of $2,293.
Where is rent cheaper than Providence for a pharmacist?
Nearby Rhode Island cities with lower median rent include Bristol ($2,284/mo), Bristol ($2,283/mo), Bristol ($2,282/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.