Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Great Falls, VA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 48.6% of gross income.
Great Falls rent: July 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 Great Falls, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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Can a pharmacist afford rent in Great Falls, VA?
Median rent in Great Falls is $5,481 a month. A typical pharmacist in Virginia earns about $135,405 a year, which makes that rent 48.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Great Falls?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Virginia (~$135,405/yr) supports up to $3,385 a month in rent. Great Falls's current median rent is $5,481/mo, which is $2,096/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Great Falls?
At an hourly equivalent of about $65 an hour, a pharmacist in Virginia works roughly 84.2 hours a month to cover Great Falls's median rent of $5,481.
Where is rent cheaper than Great Falls for a pharmacist?
Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Fort Hunt ($4,549/mo), Fort Hunt ($4,375/mo), Fort Hunt ($4,274/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.