Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Fate, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.6% of gross income.
Fate rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas 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 Texas cities have lower median rent than Fate, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Fate, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Fate, TX?
Median rent in Fate is $2,147 a month. A typical pharmacist in Texas earns about $131,423 a year, which makes that rent 19.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Fate?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Texas (~$131,423/yr) supports up to $3,286 a month in rent. Fate's current median rent is $2,147/mo, which leaves a $1,139/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Fate?
At an hourly equivalent of about $63 an hour, a pharmacist in Texas works roughly 34 hours a month to cover Fate's median rent of $2,147.
Where is rent cheaper than Fate for a pharmacist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Midlothian ($2,145/mo), Little Elm ($2,145/mo), Willow Park ($2,145/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.