Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Gainesville, VA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.8% of gross income.
Gainesville rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia 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 Virginia cities have lower median rent than Gainesville, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Gainesville, VA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Gainesville, VA?
Median rent in Gainesville is $3,021 a month. A typical pharmacist in Virginia earns about $135,405 a year, which makes that rent 26.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Gainesville?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Virginia (~$135,405/yr) supports up to $3,385 a month in rent. Gainesville's current median rent is $3,021/mo, which leaves a $364/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Gainesville?
At an hourly equivalent of about $65 an hour, a pharmacist in Virginia works roughly 46.4 hours a month to cover Gainesville's median rent of $3,021.
Where is rent cheaper than Gainesville for a pharmacist?
Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Oakton ($3,020/mo), Chantilly ($3,016/mo), Chantilly ($3,007/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.