Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Victoria, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 11.1% of gross income.
Victoria 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 Victoria, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Victoria
View full rent data for Victoria, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Victoria, TX?
Median rent in Victoria is $1,212 a month. A typical pharmacist in Texas earns about $131,423 a year, which makes that rent 11.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Victoria?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Texas (~$131,423/yr) supports up to $3,286 a month in rent. Victoria's current median rent is $1,212/mo, which leaves a $2,074/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Victoria?
At an hourly equivalent of about $63 an hour, a pharmacist in Texas works roughly 19.2 hours a month to cover Victoria's median rent of $1,212.
Where is rent cheaper than Victoria for a pharmacist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Kilgore ($1,211/mo), Wichita Falls ($1,211/mo), Copperas Cove ($1,210/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.